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Warren Buffett's charitable giving exceeds $50 billion, more than his entire net worth in 2006

Warren Buffett has boosted his total charitable giving to more than $50 billion — greater than his entire net worth in 2006 when he first scheduled the grants.

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Digital Transformation in Capital Markets: TSX Launches New ‘Venture Forward’ Junior Exchange Market

Stockhouse | Jon Brown | Jun 16, 2023 In a bid to reinvigorate the public market for early-stage companies, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) is expediting the launch of a digital-focused 'Venture Forward' junior market. The key take-away from this development is the Exchange's effort to modernize and adapt to the needs of the evolving


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Navigating the Information Ecosystem: The UN’s Code of Conduct for Digital Platforms (Policy 8)

IISD | Jun 22, 2023 The United Nations is developing a Code of Conduct for Information Integrity on Digital Platforms, aimed at creating a safer, more inclusive digital space. The Code of Conduct is intended to be a gold standard for information integrity. It defines information integrity as the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of information.


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What to know about crypto investing as regulators weigh the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds

Bitcoin rallied this week amid news of possible spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Here's what investors need to know before purchasing.

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Here’s how Americans are booking their summer trips this year despite inflation

Americans are being extra-savvy with travel dollars this year. Some 92% told NerdWallet in a recent survey that they're looking for ways to save on vacations.

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4 ways ‘anchoring bias’ can hurt you financially

Consumers tend to rely on the first number they see to guide future decisions. That has implications for shopping, savings and other aspects of finance.

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Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny, Institutional-backed EDX Markets Launches Non-Custodial Exchange

CNBC | Tanaya Macheel | Jun 20, 2023 EDX Markets, a new crypto exchange backed by industry heavyweights like Charles Schwab and Fidelity Digital Assets, has officially launched, offering trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. Launch of EDX Crypto Exchange: Backed by financial giants like Charles Schwab, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Citadel Securities,


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Op-ed: Demystifying private credit amid a frozen IPO market

A sparser IPO market is bad for investment bankers but not retail investors. More firms deciding against going public means more private credit opportunities.

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Teenagers are in high demand as summer hiring surge gets under way

For teenagers looking for summer work, opportunities — and wages — are looking up.

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Unveiling the CBDC Human Rights Tracker at the Oslo Freedom Forum

Cointelegraph | Derek Andersen | Jun 14, 2023 The Human Rights Foundation (HRF), a pro-Bitcoin nonprofit, has initiated an 8-month fellowship to develop a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) tracker. This online tool will track the progress of CBDCs globally and will highlight potential risks to civil liberties, especially in authoritarian regimes. This project results


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Why the Supreme Court still hasn't decided on Biden's student loan forgiveness

Millions of Americans with student debt are awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of a Biden administration policy to forgive large amounts of loans.

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The taxpayer experience this year 'vastly improved' compared to 2022, report finds

The national taxpayer advocate said taxpayer experience vastly improved during the 2023 filing season. Here's what still needs to change

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The taxpayer experience this year 'vastly improved' compared with 2022, report finds

The national taxpayer advocate said taxpayer experience vastly improved during the 2023 filing season. Here's what still needs to change.

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Diamond prices have fallen 18% from their peak — and analysts say there's still more room to plunge

Diamonds, alongside other jewelry, saw elevated prices during the Covid-19 pandemic which culminated in a peak early last year.

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Prime Day: Everything Amazon sellers need to know about making the most from deals

Amazon announced that Prime Day will take place July 11-July 12. From flash sales to coupons and promotional codes, these are the deals to expect from sellers.

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