Copper is critical to the energy transition away from fossil fuels. The metal is an excellent conductor of electricity, used in everything from electric vehicles to wind turbines. But by the end of the decade, the International Energy Agency expects copper supplies to fall 20% short of demand. One stealthily operating startup thinks it can […]
Teen fintech Copper had to emergency discontinue its banking, debit products
Another fintech startup, and its customers, has been gravely impacted by the implosion of banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. Copper Banking, a digital banking service aimed at teens, notified its customers on May 12 that it would be discontinuing bank deposit accounts and debit cards on May 13. In a letter to customers, CEO and co-founder Eddie […]
Kahleah Copper trade details: Mercury continue big offseason, land 2021 WNBA Finals MVP from Sky
The Phoenix Mercury have made yet another offseason splash. Phoenix is set to acquire three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper from the Chicago Sky in a trade involving multiple players and draft compensation, per Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. After finishing the 2023 season with a league-worst 9-31 record, Phoenix has hired Nate Tibbetts as […]