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Invesco leadership honors passing of 'true visionary' Denis Kessler
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 27, 2023
Global independent investment management firm Invesco announced that its longtime non-executive director and board member Denis Kessler passed away at the age of 71.
Musk: 'The words ‘cis’ or ’cisgender’ are considered slurs on this platform’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 22, 2023
Elon Musk, owner of Austin-based social media company Twitter, recently said that words "cis" and "cisgender" are now "considered slurs" on the social media platform.
Binance official: Government's broad-brush approach to crypto exchanges 'detrimental to users’
By Whit Kennedy | Jun 16, 2023
Patrick Hillman, Binance’s chief communications officer, said in a tweet that the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) attempts to equate all crypto exchanges to the failed exchange FTX are hindering productive developments of consumer protections in the industry.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'We are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected this week and into next week'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 14, 2023
Forecasts of triple-digit heat for much of the second full week of June prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to implement a weather watch on Tuesday to go into effect on Thursday.
ERCOT's Vegas on new multilevel notification system: 'TXANS will deliver clear and reliable notifications'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 1, 2023
Keeping Texans fully informed on weather conditions and the ability of the electric grid to respond to them is a priority; said Pablo Vegas, president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Binance head of Financial Crimes Compliance: Blockchain transparency has helped catch perpetrators of 'child abuse, drug trafficking, public corruption'
By Austin Journal Report | May 5, 2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has launched a six-part video series featuring members of its compliance team with the goal of debunking myths about crime and compliance in crypto.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to prevent another FTX-like failure
By Juliette Fairley | Apr 5, 2023
As chair of the Texas Innovation and Technology Caucus, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Tarrant County) wants to prevent another FTX-like failure while allowing technology and technologists to be innovative without over regulation.
Silicon Valley Bank failure threatened Austin beverage startup: 'It put our team in a spot'
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 20, 2023
Founded by Sarah Puil in 2020, BOXT is an ''environment-first'' beverage startup in Austin offering luxury wine packaged in compostable and refillable boxes as opposed to glass bottles and is delivered directly to customers.
Greater Texas Credit Union's Baker: 'We look forward to new opportunities to connect with the Bobcat community with much greater frequency'
By John Suayan | Mar 13, 2023
Austin-based Greater Texas Credit Union (GTCU) has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Texas State University in San Marcos, according to a press release issued by the financial institution.
Binance: Crypto has a ‘fundamental responsibility … to prove that a few bad actors are not emblematic of the industry’
By Lucas Nava | Feb 22, 2023
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by volume, stated its belief that prioritizing risk management, transparency, disclosures and security is crucial to restoring trust in the industry, which suffered through a turbulent year, in a policy paper titled "Building Trust in the Crypto Ecosystem."
Binance introduces system that will 'provide assurance to external parties of their balance sheet' strength
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 10, 2023
In an effort to instill public confidence in crypto, Binance has rolled out a new Proof of Reserve (PoR) verification system, adding new tokens and advanced technology that further enhances privacy, security and reliability. Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange.
Coinbase co-founder: Cryptocurrency 'isn't going anywhere'
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 8, 2023
The collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, raised eyebrows and questions about the digital-asset industry as a whole.
Case: 'I understand the happiness and confidence that comes with a beautiful smile'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 7, 2023
Pearl Mobile Teeth Whitening made dental whitening more accessible in Austin with the launch of its mobile clinic in 2022.
Dell officials on layoffs: 'This is a difficult decision that was not made lightly'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
Austin-based Dell has joined the slew of technology companies that have announced layoffs to begin 2023, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
NAPE Expo organizer: Abbott, governors part of 'one of the best speaker lineups we’ve ever assembled'
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott is slated to participate in a panel discussion with his counterparts, Govs. J. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) and Mark Gordon (R-WY), at the NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) in Houston, according to a press release.
Major FAA computer failure grounds flights at AUS, across nation: 'We continue to look into the cause of the initial problem'
By John Suayan | Jan 11, 2023
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) was among the many airports nationwide that were impacted by a major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer failure.
Holiday traveler on flight cancellations: 'Children were asleep on the concrete floor in Christmas pajamas'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has felt the dire effects of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines’ (SWA) decision to cancellation many flights during the busiest travel period of the year.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'There’s a low probability scenario where there’s very high peak load and extreme outages'
By John Suayan | Dec 21, 2022
Approximately six months after many questioned whether it was prepared for scorching summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is under scrutiny again, this time for its ability to soldier through another potentially dangerous blast of cold weather.
Khataw: ‘I am incredibly proud to be the incoming chair’ for Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
By Austin Journal Report | Dec 8, 2022
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recently announced its slate of officers, naming Ali Khataw to chair its Board of Directors for 2023.
Donut shop to open additional Austin outpost: 'Opening a second location to serve a community that has embraced the Voodoo brand'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
A culinary import from Portland, Oregon is looking to bank on its popularity in Austin, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.