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IRS has taken nearly 2 years to help tax identity theft victims get their refunds

IRS has taken nearly 2 years to help tax identity theft victims get their refunds

Tax identity theft victims are waiting nearly two years for resolution and refunds from the IRS. But the agency is working on improvements.

2 years ago
The voice scam call portrayed in 'Thelma' is real and an increasing threat in the age of AI

The voice scam call portrayed in 'Thelma' is real and an increasing threat in the age of AI

Imposter scam calls are increasingly common as artificial intelligence advancements make cloning loved ones' voices easy and legal for scammers to exploit.

2 years ago
Op-ed: Avoid those vacation photo-ops to actually enjoy the moment

Op-ed: Avoid those vacation photo-ops to actually enjoy the moment

The most value you’ll find in a summer vacation isn’t what others will see, say Heather and Douglas Boneparth. Here's how to plan a trip worth the money.

2 years ago
Fintech Trends Shaping the Future of iGaming: A Glimpse Ahead

Fintech Trends Shaping the Future of iGaming: A Glimpse Ahead

Jul 4, 2024 Fintech innovation in the iGaming sector has brought about modern evolutions in online gaming for players and operators. The iGaming industry is multicultural and constantly growing due to the development of new financial technologies, which will propel further changes thanks to fintech’s near and distant future trends that casinos in Canada and


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2 years ago
Inside OMFIF’s Tokenisation Report:  New Rails of Finance

Inside OMFIF’s Tokenisation Report: New Rails of Finance

Report | Tokenisation | Jul 4, 2024 9 Insightful Quotes from the OMFIF Report on the Future of Finance OMFIF's "Tokenisation, New Rails of Finance" report takes a comprehensive look at how tokenisation and blockchain technology are poised to disrupt the financial industry. Here, we highlight 9 key statements from the report and their significance


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2 years ago
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says

Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says

Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can.

2 years ago
Meta’s AI-Powered Metaverse to Kickstart New Era in Gaming?

Meta’s AI-Powered Metaverse to Kickstart New Era in Gaming?

AI + Metaverse | Jul 3, 2024 Meta is hiring a Gen AI role for content and metaverse gaming.  Another kick at the can? Meta's most recent job ad provides a glimpse at Mark Zuckerberg's strategic vision for integrating generative AI into the metaverse. This vision seeks to harness AI to create non-deterministic, ever-changing gaming


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2 years ago
Fin companies holding on sports teams

Fin companies holding on sports teams

Jul 3, 2024 When it comes to sports, it’s possible to argue that the sporting side of things has become secondary for the people who own the organizations. While sports teams can be the heartbeat of many communities and global cultures, with many engaging in the sport betting options that Betway can provide, they have


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2 years ago
Beyond QR Codes.  Enhance Fintech Security with GenAI

Beyond QR Codes. Enhance Fintech Security with GenAI

QR Codes | Jul 3, 2024 Generative AI Visual Inputs as a Secure Alternative to QR Codes The swift adoption of QR codes for contactless payments across the globe has brought to light security concerns, such as malware dissemination, phishing, and data theft. As smartphone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to progress, generative AI


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2 years ago
Balance Invests $10M to Launch Trust Company in Canada

Balance Invests $10M to Launch Trust Company in Canada

Balance | Release | Jul 3, 2024 Balance Commits $10 Million to Register Balance Trust Company Balance, the biggest and oldest custodian of digital assets in Canada, has announced the incorporation of Balance Trust Company as a special purpose trust under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act (Alberta).  The company has committed $10 million in


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2 years ago
Google’s AI Boom Drives 50% Rise in Carbon Emissions

Google’s AI Boom Drives 50% Rise in Carbon Emissions

Responsible AI | Jul 3, 2024 Increased AI operations are having a major impact on Google's environmental footprint. Google's carbon emissions have risen by roughly 50%, owing mostly to growing energy demands from AI technology. The enormous computing power necessary for AI training and operations has resulted in increased energy consumption in data centres. The


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2 years ago
Millions of student loan borrowers to see their bills lowered in July — here's what else to know

Millions of student loan borrowers to see their bills lowered in July — here's what else to know

The Biden administration's new repayment plan for student loan borrowers is facing legal challenges. Here's what relief borrowers can still expect.

2 years ago
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be lower in 2025. These charts help show why

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be lower in 2025. These charts help show why

Even though inflation has subsided, many retirees are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Data shows the Social Security COLA may be lower in 2025.

2 years ago
This 'bucket strategy' could lower your taxes in retirement — here's how to maximize it

This 'bucket strategy' could lower your taxes in retirement — here's how to maximize it

Most Americans aren't planning to reduce taxes on retirement income. Here's how the "bucket strategy" could help, experts say.

2 years ago
Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say

Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say

President Biden and former President Trump traded barbs on the state of the U.S. economy. Trump took aim at high pandemic-era inflation.

2 years ago