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Block Slashes 40% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring as Markets Reward Dorsey’s Efficiency Play
Jack Dorsey's fintech cuts 4,000 employees from strong position as stock surges 23% on bet that AI tools replace human labor at scale.
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Plaid Hits $8 Billion Valuation as Fintech Infrastructure Emerges from Three-Year Correction
Open banking platform secures premium pricing in new funding round, marking 51% jump from 2025 and validating regulatory gamble after collapsed Visa deal.