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Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge for $1.1 Billion

Crypto M&A | Oct 24, 2024 Stripe’s $1.1B Bridge Deal Signals Big Push for Global Crypto Payments Fintech payments giant Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge for a whopping $1.1 billion, one of the largest deals in crypto.  This is big news for stablecoins and the future of global payments and how Stripe is bringing


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Health savings accounts offer investors 'unmatched' tax benefits, expert says. Here's how to take advantage

Health savings accounts offer tax and saving benefits, but most Americans don't understand them

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While more students are eligible for federal financial aid, fewer high schoolers are enrolling in college

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

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Watch live as CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam speaks at DC Fintech Week

The chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission will speak in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

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How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.

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More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

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Perplexity AI Sued for Copyright Infringement

AI | Oct 23, 2024 Perplexity AI Lawsuit Adds Fuel to Broader Discussion on AI, Copyright, and Regulation News Corp has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI for hijacking its content without proper permission (see legal document).  Reports say the core issue is that Perplexity blends AI generated content with real news articles (called 'hallucination'),


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Impact of Online Sports Betting on Canadian Businesses

Oct 23, 2024 Online sports betting in Canada has undergone a seismic shift, especially since the legalization of single-event sports betting in 2021 and the opening of Ontario’s competitive iGaming market in 2022. It has reshaped the gambling landscape and sparked significant changes in how businesses across various sectors operate in Canada. Online sports betting


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4 ways to make your home down payment savings grow, according to top-ranked advisors

Coming up with a down payment for a house can be a challenge for homebuyers facing high home prices. Here are five ways to grow the funds.

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Watch Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speak live on legal battle with SEC and upcoming election

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will speak at DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon.

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How has Web 2.0 changed the way we live?

Oct 23, 2024 The Internet has rewritten the habits of almost all human beings. It has changed the way we see the world, inform ourselves, work, shop, watch movies, listen to music, and communicate with other people. It all started in the early days of Web 1.0 and dial-up, when you had to choose whether


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IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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IRS announces bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2025

The IRS has announced a higher estate and gift tax exemption for 2025. Here's what wealthy families need to know.

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The IRS unveils higher capital gains tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has unveiled higher long-term capital gains brackets for 2025. Here's what investors need to know.

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The Role of Shell Companies in Money Laundering & How to Combat Them

Jhon Hickson | Oct 22, 2024 Short Summary: Detecting shell companies that are used for laundering purposes is a serious headache for a financial institution and regulatory bodies. Shell companies are the favorite designated place for criminals to move money from one place to another. The ambiguity in the shell companies' ownership makes it quite


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