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Russian Duo Charged in Historic Mt. Gox Hack and BTC-e Money Laundering Operation

US DoJ | Release | Jun 9, 2023 Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner have been charged by the US Justice Department for hacking Mt. Gox, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and stealing 647,000 bitcoins, as well as illicitly operating the BTC-e exchange for money laundering. Russian Nationals Charged in Mt. Gox Hack: Alexey Bilyuchenko


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Crypto.com Arena Retains Name Despite Shutting Down Institutional Exchange

Forbes | Antonio Pequeño IV | Jun 9, 2023   Crypto.com, the cryptocurrency giant with over 80 million users, recently confirmed that the closure of its institutional exchange service in the U.S. will not affect its naming rights to the landmark Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. No Name Change: Crypto.com entered into a whopping


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The rich often misjudge the potency of their retirement savings, report finds

Relative to other income groups, high earners tend to think they're on track for retirement when they're actually not, a new study found.

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How To Identify Investment Opportunities

Jun 12, 2023 Irrespective of the investment area you’re researching, some rules can help you determine whether a market will provide value. This stretches across the world of stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, or even tangible investments such as property or works of art. We’ll try and skim through some of the essential components and help you


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Millions of student loan borrowers will have a new servicer when payments restart

A number of companies that serviced federal student loans for the government have stopped doing so. Here's what borrowers need to know.

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FIS Dives Deeper into Embedded Finance with Bond Acquisition

Techcrunch | Mary Ann Azevedo, Ingrid Lunden  | Jun 9, 2023 FIS, a renowned player in the fintech industry, has strategically acquired Bond, a startup excelling in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and AI-powered financial infrastructure. M&A: FIS, a leading fintech company, has acquired Bond, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) or embedded finance. Bond’s technology


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The Formation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum and its Impact on the Digital Economy and Consumer Privacy

Competition Bureau of Canada | Release | Jun 9, 2023 Canada's leading regulatory authorities, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), have united to form the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum. The initiative aims to amplify information exchange, research, and collaborative efforts on digital market


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Here’s What’s Sizzling in Fintech: Money 20/20 Amsterdam Highlights

CNBC | Ryan Browne, Arjun Kharpal, MacKenzie Sigalos  | Jun 10, 2023 The Money 20/20 conference in Amsterdam was the fintech hotspot, bringing trends and insights to the forefront. Here's what’s hot – and what’s not – in fintech right now B2B Fintech Takes Center Stage: Business-to-business (B2B) fintechs like Airwallex, Payoneer, and ClearBank eclipsed


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Amazon Prime Day is coming. Here's how sellers can prepare to boost their sales

Amazon Prime Day hit record sales last year, and this year's event is likely to be in July. For third-party sellers on the e-commerce platform, it's a big deal.

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At a time when most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, the 'quiet luxury' trend takes over

Buoyed by Gwyneth Paltrow's courtroom wardrobe and HBO's final season of "Succession," the look of "quiet luxury" has quickly caught on.

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The Federal Reserve may pause its interest rate hiking campaign. What that means for you

After raising interest rates 10 times since March 2022, the Fed may take a pause. Here's what that means to your wallet.

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This one-time strategy can waive IRS tax penalties. 'It’s like a get out of jail free card,' expert says

This lesser-known first-time penalty abatement may waive IRS fees in certain situations, tax pros say. Here's how to qualify.

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The Impact of Private Market Investing on Public Markets

In recent years, private market investing has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that is helping transform the investment landscape. Once reserved for wealthy individuals and institutional investors, private markets have become more accessible to everyday investors. While … Continue reading

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Regulating AI in Canada: The Proposed AI and Data Act (Bill C-27)

Canadian Bar Review | Teresa Scassa | May 25, 2023 Canada's Bill C-27, The Digital Charter Implementation Act, features a proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). Canada’s Bill C-27, The Digital Charter Implementation Act, includes a proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). If passed, the AIDA would establish a series of obligations regarding


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Considerations for Building the Next Fintech x AI Opportunity

Jun 8, 2023 Building the next fintech unicorn requires a combination of the right AI technologies, tapping into the right sector, having a solid data strategy, and putting together a team that can execute with precision and adaptability. Sector, model, and team: Look for untapped markets where AI can be revolutionary. According to the article,


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