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Policy | Feb 23, 2024 Urgent Call for Reform Against Big Tech's Grip in EU Digital Markets In a letter to the Financial Times, Sebastiano Toffaletti, Secretary-General of the European Digital SME Alliance, is highly concerned about the state of the European Union's digital markets, dominated by a handful of tech giants. Toffaletti's letter, published

Advocacy | Feb 22, 2024 Sherwood Neiss Says the "Expanding Access to Capital Act" Will Boost the Economy, Job Creation, and Inclusive Innovation Sherwood “Woodie” Neiss, a founding partner at Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA) who was one of the creators of the JOBS Act of 2012 (legislation that legalized investment crowdfunding), and NCFA Advisor, has

The Biden administration has forgiven student debt for millions of people. Some borrowers have also received large refunds.

News | Feb 22, 2024 Reddit and Google Forge $60M/year AI Training Deal Reddit has licensed its vast array of user-generated content to Google for a staggering $60 million annually. This strategic partnership will significantly enhance Google's AI models by providing access to a diverse and rich dataset, comprising the myriad discussions, opinions, and interactions

Many states and cities are raising their minimum wage, and most small business owners agree with it, according to new CNBC|SurveyMonkey data.

Amid a rocky FAFSA rollout, fewer students have applied for financial aid, but it's not too late to get financial assistance.

The social media company's S-1 filing revealed that some Reddit moderators and other users will be able to participate in the initial public offering.

President Biden's approval ratings among small business owners remain low and entrepreneurs are far from rosy in their economic outlook, but confidence is up.

BoC Payments Consultation | Feb 21, 2024 Seeking Feedback: Bank of Canada Drafts Supervisory Guidelines for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) The Bank of Canada has recently announced a consultation phase for its draft supervisory guidelines under the Retail Payment Activities Act and its regulations. This legislative framework requires PSPs registered with the Bank of Canada

Feb 21, 2024 75% of Canadians are involved in some form of gambling, with lotteries (45%) reigning supreme. Sports betting (12%) while casinos (26%) follow closely behind. Males of the 45-64 age group of Canada participate more in gambling. Low-income individuals gamble more and face greater risks of problem wagering. 65% of Canadians over 18

AI | Feb 21, 2024 Revolutionizing Industries and Raising Ethical Questions.  AIs Dual-Edge Sword The AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with recent developments sparking both excitement and concern. Here's a roundup of the latest significant updates: OpenAI's Ambitious Funding Goals and Ethical Concerns Sam Altman, the face behind OpenAI, has been in the spotlight for

Release | Feb 21, 2024 Round13 Digital Asset Fund (DAF) Posts Over 40% Gains Despite Volatile Market TORONTO – February 20, 2024 – Round13 Digital Asset Fund (DAF), a native crypto fund in Canada with an innovative open-ended structure, announced yesterday gains exceeding 40% since its inception in April 2022, despite the turbulent market backdrop.

The IRS plans “dozens of new audits” of corporate jet usage as part of its increased scrutiny of large corporations, complex partnerships and top earners.

Women in AI | Feb 21, 2024 Bridging the Gender Gap in Artificial Intelligence A recent TechCrunch article titled "The women in AI making a difference" highlights the significant contributions of women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to give them the recognition they deserve.   Some of the notable individuals mentioned include: Irene

While both housing and rent prices have outpaced wage growth in most areas, renting can be less expensive in most markets.