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Regulation | March 14, 2025 U.S. Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Activities As highlighted by Mayer | Brown, on March 7 2025, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidance that removed the prior approval requirement for national banks and federal savings associations to engage in cryptocurrency activities.  This streamlines

Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his administration's termination of Education Dept. staffers.

Crypto | March 13, 2025 UAE’s MGX Backs Binance with $2B as Trump Family Talks Surface Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange announced that Abu Dhabi’s MGX Fund Management, a state-owned company, has injected $2 billion in the company.  Binance CEO Richard Teng said funds will be used to expand global operations, develop new blockchain

New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

March 13, 2025 Home appliances are an integral part of modern life, making everyday tasks more convenient and efficient. However, when an appliance breaks down, homeowners often face a dilemma: should they repair it themselves or call a professional? DIY appliance repair can be an appealing option due to cost savings and a sense of

Women stand to benefit disproportionately from the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, studies show.

Regulation | March 13, 2025 UK Government Abolishes Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) On March 11 2025, the UK government announced they are axing the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), a duplicative function that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will absorb. The move is part of the UK's financial innovation blueprint which includes reducing regulatory complexity and

Consensus Toronto | March 13, 2025 Coindesk Announces First Batch of 100 Speakers to Join Consensus 2025 in Toronto May 14-16 CoinDesk's Consensus 2025 is set to take place May 14-16, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada.  This is one of the largest and most influential blockchain, crypto, and Web3 conferences

March 12, 2025 Since 2019, Canada's digital sector has significantly outperformed the broader economy's growth, and projections indicate that it will advance at a CAGR of 9% throughout 2025. Within the digital economy, mobile application development and support are critical, allowing businesses to align with current and prospective customers. Artificial intelligence, high bandwidth 5G connections,

Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.

Consumer Data Right | March 12, 2025 The Australian Government is Improving the Consumer Data Right to Increase Competition, Reduce costs, and Give Consumers Better Financial Options The Australian government is making changes to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) legislation to make it more useful for consumers and businesses. The CDR reset was announced in

Women stand to benefit disproportionately from the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, studies show.

The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.

Stablecoins | March 11, 2025 Stablecoins Are Changing Finance - Growth, Use Cases, and Interest Stablecoins are having a growing impact on digital finance with transaction volumes increasing by 58% over the past year, processing more than $5.6 trillion in payments, remittances, and decentralized finance use cases.  Traditional financial institutions and large fintechs are getting involved like

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.