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Unlocking Solana:  3iQ and VanEck Apply for Solana ETP/ETFs

Unlocking Solana: 3iQ and VanEck Apply for Solana ETP/ETFs

Crypto | Jun 27, 2024 In Focus:  Solana ETPs in the Spotlight Solana, a high-speed blockchain platform noted for its low transaction costs and scalability, making it an appealing platform for both developers and users. The network's TVL has increased by more than 160% in recent months, reaching about $860 million, but it remains lower


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2 years ago
Here's why your July 4th barbecue may be pricier this year

Here's why your July 4th barbecue may be pricier this year

Prices for beef and lemonade are up significantly, while those for chicken breast and potato salad are down, according to a Farm Bureau analysis.

2 years ago
A Look Inside Canada’s AI Commercialization Challenge

A Look Inside Canada’s AI Commercialization Challenge

AI and IP | Jun 27, 2024 Can Canada Turn Valuable Research and IP into Market Success? Canada is internationally recognized for its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) research, with some of the world's best AI talent and institutions. Canada's AI ecosystem is robust, thanks to leading institutions including Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montreal,


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2 years ago
Biden's new student loan relief plan is on pause. Here's what borrowers need to know

Biden's new student loan relief plan is on pause. Here's what borrowers need to know

Student loan borrowers are disappointed and confused after Biden's relief plan is halted. they can stay enrolled in the SAVE plan for now.

2 years ago
55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds

55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds

A survey finds people age 55 are 'critically unprepared' in retirement savings. Gen Xers who expect support in retirement haven’t told the kids yet.

2 years ago
IRS watchdog pushes for transparency on pandemic-era small business tax credit backlog

IRS watchdog pushes for transparency on pandemic-era small business tax credit backlog

With a backlog of about 1.4 million unprocessed employee retention credit claims, the National Taxpayer Advocate is pushing the IRS to expedite legit filings.

2 years ago
The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer

The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer

Admission prices for sporting events, movies, theaters and concerts are up year over year.

2 years ago
Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

Returns are up and people are saving more. But account balances for the median 401(k) are too low and Americans are still very reliant on Social Security.

2 years ago
Here's where U.S. rents are rising — and falling — the fastest

Here's where U.S. rents are rising — and falling — the fastest

Asking rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments are up more than 10% in some large U.S. cities since June 2023, according to Zumper.

2 years ago
Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3

Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3

Web3 Innovation | Jun 26, 2024 Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3 To succeed in a tech startup especially in Web3, it's critical to find product-market fit (PMF). The article below integrates excellent insights from a16z and practical insights to help Web3 (and Web2) companies through their journey. a. Understanding the Core Users Start


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2 years ago
Unlocking Web3 – What Every Founder Needs to Know

Unlocking Web3 – What Every Founder Needs to Know

Web 3 | Jun 26, 2024 Closing the Knowledge Gap for Founders Transitioning from Web2 to Web3 As more and more innovators turn to the future of Web3, many Web2 innovators and builders may be feeling a widening gap of Web3 knowledge which confronts founders with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The transition


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2 years ago
Judges halt key parts of Biden’s student loan forgiveness, repayment plan — risking relief for millions

Judges halt key parts of Biden’s student loan forgiveness, repayment plan — risking relief for millions

Two federal judges have blocked significant parts of President Joe Biden's new student loan repayment plan.

2 years ago
Competition Act Amendments and What It Means for Fintech

Competition Act Amendments and What It Means for Fintech

Regulation | Jun 25, 2024 Here's what fintechs need to know about major amendments to the Competition Act to boost fairness, protect consumers. On June 20, 2024, Canada introduced and implemented important modifications to the Competition Act, taking a critical step toward improving market fairness and protecting consumers. These modifications are intended to solve modern


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2 years ago
Retirement 'super savers' tend to have the biggest 401(k) balances. Here's what they do differently

Retirement 'super savers' tend to have the biggest 401(k) balances. Here's what they do differently

Even as a retirement savings crisis looms, some investors are working to rack up large balances.

2 years ago
Great savers could face a 'tax time bomb' in retirement, advisor says — here's how to avoid it

Great savers could face a 'tax time bomb' in retirement, advisor says — here's how to avoid it

If you have a large pretax 401(k) or individual retirement account balance, you could face a future 'tax time bomb,' advisor says. Here's how to avoid it.

2 years ago