Retail Divide   Peter Larsen, a veteran quantitative trader with over three decades of experience on Wall Street, has emerged from retirement to launch Quantum Scalp, a new financial technology firm aimed at democratizing access to institutional-grade algorithmic trading.  The company announced today that it has secured $100 million in private capital to build a systematic trading platform designed to provide retail investors with tools previously exclusive to investment banks and hedge funds. The funding round included participation from family offices, former industry colleagues, and a sovereign wealth fund.   A Career Built on Market Microstructure  Larsen’s career parallels the evolution of modern electronic trading. He began at Bear Stearns in 1993 as a junior market analyst, joining ...

California, USA, 3rd May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Galatea, the rapidly growing digital reading platform developed by Inkitt, has surpassed 100 five-star reviews, marking a significant milestone in its continued rise among global readers. The achievement highlights strong user satisfaction and reinforces Galatea’s position as more than just a reading app. As part of Inkitt’s broader story-to-screen ecosystem, Galatea plays a central role in transforming reader-driven content into multi-format entertainment, extending all the way to television through CandyJar. This milestone arrives at a time when audiences are actively seeking more flexible and engaging ways to consume stories. Galatea has responded by offering a format that aligns with modern habits while still preserving the emotional depth t...

Milestone has launched Project : Tsavkisi, a residential land-plot development situated on a hillside in the Tsavkisi area, just an 18-minute drive from Tbilisi, Georgia. The project comprises 63 individual land plots, each offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the city. Tbilisi, Georgia, 2nd May 2026 – Milestone has launched Project : Tsavkisi, a residential land-plot development situated on a hillside in the Tsavkisi area, just an 18-minute drive from Tbilisi, Georgia. The project comprises 63 individual land plots, each offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the city. Project : Tsavkisi is a thoughtfully planned community with a unified architectural identity, seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape. It is designed for those who wish to build a...

Integration embeds real-time safety intelligence into therapists’ booking and payment workflows—helping therapy practices and service-based businesses identify and prevent high-risk interactions before appointments begin. United States, 2nd May 2026 —May 1, 2026—Dark Watch, the embedded safety intelligence layer for modern commerce, today announced that its integration with a leading service-based platform is now live. The integration introduces a proactive safety capability designed to help prevent assaults and high-risk incidents in therapist-client environments. Service-based businesses, particularly those in the wellness, spa, and personal care sectors, often involve private, one-on-one interactions between staff and clients. These environments are built on trust, but they can also exp...

Dark Watch’s embedded threat intelligence now integrates with Pangea’s global payments infrastructure to enable the detection of trafficking networks, fraud, and illicit activity. United States, 2nd May 2026—Dark Watch, which provides embedded safety and threat intelligence technology, today announced that it is entering a strategic partnership with Pangea, the AI-powered financial infrastructure platform for managing global currency flows and cross-border payments. By integrating Dark Watch’s intelligence platform with Pangea, the joint solution is able to identify and monitor financial activity associated with illicit networks. These include human trafficking operations, illicit massage businesses, and organized criminal enterprises that exploit digital payment ecosystems. Through the pa...

Kazakhstan is overhauling its migration policy as part of a broader effort to attract foreign investment, highly skilled professionals and global talent, following a new decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The reforms mark a shift away from Kazakhstan’s traditional permit-and-quota migration system toward a more flexible, incentive-based model designed to support technological development, economic growth and international competitiveness. Under the decree, the government has been instructed to complete the reforms by the end of 2026, with the aim of positioning Kazakhstan as a regional hub for investment and human capital. A central element of the reform package is the introduction of a new “Golden Visa” programme aimed at foreign investors and highly in demand spec...

An invite-only cultural takeover blending top-tier music, real community resources, and a powerful movement at a location revealed only to those inside. United States, 2nd May 2026 –  The Healthy Choices Benefit Concert & Festival is officially set to take over Los Angeles on August 22, 2025, introducing a bold “secret festival” format where the exact location will remain undisclosed and revealed exclusively to confirmed attendees. Positioned to draw thousands, the festival will unite top West Coast celebrity artists, community leaders, and high-impact organizations for a one-day cultural experience rooted in health, empowerment, and access. At the core of the production is a powerhouse live experience led by industry leaders: Caviar Cross (Music & Stage Sound Production leader) ...

An invite-only cultural takeover blending top-tier music, real community resources, and a powerful movement at a location revealed only to those inside. United States, 2nd May 2026 –  The Healthy Choices Benefit Concert & Festival is officially set to take over Los Angeles on August 22, 2025, introducing a bold “secret festival” format where the exact location will remain undisclosed and revealed exclusively to confirmed attendees. Positioned to draw thousands, the festival will unite top West Coast celebrity artists, community leaders, and high-impact organizations for a one-day cultural experience rooted in health, empowerment, and access. At the core of the production is a powerhouse live experience led by industry leaders: Caviar Cross (Music & Stage Sound Production leader) ...

United States, 2nd May 2026 – Zevonix, a managed IT services and cybersecurity company based in Palm Coast, Florida, is expanding its support for small and midsized businesses across Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and surrounding communities. The company helps business owners simplify technology, improve cybersecurity, reduce downtime, and build smarter IT systems that support long-term growth. As more businesses depend on cloud tools, remote access, Microsoft 365, online payments, client portals, and digital workflows, reliable IT support has become a critical part of daily operations. Zevonix provides managed IT services designed to help businesses stay protected, productive, and prepared. “Most business owners do not want more technology problems. They want thei...

United States, 2nd May 2026 – Zevonix, a managed IT services and cybersecurity company based in Palm Coast, Florida, is expanding its support for small and midsized businesses across Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and surrounding communities. The company helps business owners simplify technology, improve cybersecurity, reduce downtime, and build smarter IT systems that support long-term growth. As more businesses depend on cloud tools, remote access, Microsoft 365, online payments, client portals, and digital workflows, reliable IT support has become a critical part of daily operations. Zevonix provides managed IT services designed to help businesses stay protected, productive, and prepared. “Most business owners do not want more technology problems. They want thei...