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The Education Department has announced it will delay the implementation of wage garnishment and other collections efforts for defaulted student loans.

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 10 to Jan 16, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

Employer concern about their workers' financial life has grown as many households struggle to manage the rising cost of living.

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The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.

The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is Jan. 15. Here are the key things to know about the due date.

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

Crypto | Jan 15, 2026 Ontario Court Orders Binance to Pay $261,900 For Abusive Offshore Arbitration Bid Against Class Action Plaintiffs On January 9, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court ordered Binance to pay $261,900 in legal costs after finding that its attempt to force a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive and aimed at intimidating Canadian

Minnesota and Hawaii are joining the growing list of states that require employers without retirement plans to enroll their workers in a state-run program.

Fintech in Canada | January 15, 2026 A $280M Continuation Fund Supports Fintechs Staying Private Longer In January 2026, Portage confirmed it will manage select Point72 Ventures fintech assets through a US$280 million continuation vehicle and will become the general partner of the fund. This is Portage’s first large scale move into secondaries and supports

World's top ethereum treasury company said Thursday it made a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries.

President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials. 

Financing | January 14, 2026 Embedded Lending Moves Into Business Software Platforms In the first week of January 2026, Toronto based fintech Slate announced a $1.3M CAD pre-seed funding round to accelerate the rollout of its embedded lending infrastructure for Canadian platforms. Slate co-founder and CEO Scott Elliot confirmed the round in a public post

AI Regulation | Jan 14, 2026 Safeguard Failures at New Year Triggers Global Response To Grok's AI Sexual Image Failures In the first days of January 2026, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok (developed by xAI and integrated into X) generated sexual images of real people, including images apparently involving minors, after internal safeguards failed. The