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13books Capital Raises £121 Million Fintech Fund to Fuel Disruptive Innovation

Jul 30, 2024 In a welcome shot of optimism amidst a challenging fundraising environment, London-based venture capital firm 13books Capital (formerly Element Ventures) has secured a substantial £121 million fund. This significant investment is dedicated to empowering the next generation of fintech innovators, solidifying 13books' commitment to shaping the future of financial services. From indications,


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U.S. Regulators Revisiting Bank-Fintech Partnerships

Regulation | Jul 30, 2024 U.S. regulators launch initiative to address bank-fintech partnership risks The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have announced a new regulatory initiative to address the complexities and risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships. The regulatory agencies released a request for information with a particular emphasis on lending, payment processing, and deposit-taking. The


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Homeowners insurance premiums rose 21% last year. Climate change is partly to blame, experts say

Climate change is impacting the price of home insurance, with the average premium rising 21% last year.

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1 million people now owe more than $200,000 in federal student loans

The number of federal student loan borrowers with six-figure balances is rising fast, raising alarm among consumer advocates.

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Rush hour isn't what it used to be: Working 10-to-4 is the new 9-to-5, traffic data shows

As commuters settle into flexible working arrangements, a truncated workday has become the "new normal," a recent report shows.

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How Blockchain is Transforming Automotive Tech

Innovation | July 29, 2024 Smart Blockchain Innovations are Revolutionizing Vehicle Ownership and Shared Mobility Blockchain's potential to transform the auto industry has come along way.  This article shines a light on various Blockchain initiatives that are improving the efficiency, security, and transparency (the trifecta) of the automobile sector that will produce financial benefits for


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Key Takeaways from Bitcoin 2024 Conference

Bitcoin | Jul 29, 2024 Highlights from the Bitcoin 2024 conference, including major policy proposals and insights The Bitcoin 2024 Conference, which was held in Nashville on July 25–27, was a mix of creativity and energy with the enthusiasm of almost 20,000 people coalescing, including tech aficionados, business titans, and newbies filling the venue. Passionate


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New Vanguard CEO says improving customer experience is a 'very high' priority and AI could help

Salim Ramji comes to Vanguard from rival BlackRock, making him the first outsider CEO for the roughly $9 trillion asset manager.

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Bitcoin is up more than 50% this year — here are key crypto tax rules every investor should know

With the price of bitcoin up more than 50% for the year, there are some key crypto tax rules that investors need to know, according to experts.

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The first Fed interest rate cut in years is on the horizon. Here's what homeowners, buyers need to know

The first Fed rate cut is becoming more certain, and rates are expected to decline throughout the year. Read more on what owners and buyers should know.

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Shakepay’s Inflated Tour Aims to Educate on Crypto & Finance

Crypto Campaign | Jul 29, 2024 Shake It Up with Shakepay's Cross Canada Inflated Tour The Shakepay Inflated Tour is a Canadian fintech initiative (campaign contest) that aims to educate the public about digital money from coast to coast. The purpose of this trip is to inform people about cryptocurrencies and have a conversation about


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This biographer exchanged emails with Bernie Madoff from prison for a decade. Here’s what he learned

Richard Behar's new biography, "Madoff: The Final Word," takes readers into the fraudster’s final years in prison, and all that came before.

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Top Wall Street analysts suggest these dividend stocks for enhanced returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Coca-Cola and Diamondback Energy

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Climate change is gentrifying neighborhoods. In Miami, residents fear high prices — and a lost soul

Miami neighborhoods that were previously undesirable for real-estate developers are becoming popular due to lower climate risk, driving up prices.

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Activist Trian has a few levers to pull to build shareholder value at Solventum

Since its spinoff from 3M, Solventum has been under-covered and misunderstood by the market.

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