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Binance vs. FTX: Clash of the Titans | CZ Selling FTT Tokens | The Story of SBF’s Backroom Binance Deal and Lessons Learned

Crypto News Flash | Ibukun Ogundare | Nov 7, 2022 In a recent tweet, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao disclosed that he would sell off the FTT tokens in his possession. He explained that Binance received about $2.1 billion in the form of BUSD and FTT tokens last year. The amount was received while the


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How to use pay transparency to negotiate a better salary

New pay laws are making it easier for people to negotiate for higher salaries, whether in a new job or as a promotion. Here's what you need to know.

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Op-ed: Here are 3 year-end strategies for high-net-worth families to consider

Here's a look at three financial-planning opportunities high-net-worth investors should not overlook amid the market drop as the year ends.

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Robby Yung, CEO Animoca Brands: ‘VR is a big distraction. There is no Metaverse without Web 3’

Decrypt | Stephen Graves | Nov 5, 2022 Robby Yung took aim at Meta's focus on virtual reality for the metaverse, calling VR "a big distraction" and "a mistake." Robby Yung, CEO Metaverse investment firm, Animoca Brands at a panel discussion at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal:   There is no metaverse without Web3, because


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OSC Pilot: New Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption

Fogler Rubinoff | Oct 28, 2022 On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission announced an 18-month pilot that provides a prospectus exemption that gives Ontario investors with qualifying education or work experience access to increased investment opportunities. The exemption also gives businesses headquartered in Ontario access to a new source of capital. Instrument:  The


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The $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot — the largest ever — is up for grabs. Here's the tax bill if there's a winner

A big slice of winnings would go to the IRS, as well as state coffers, depending on where the ticket was purchased and where you live.

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Canadian Government Begins Crypto Consultations with Digital Asset Stakeholders

Kitco | Ernest Hoffman | Nov 4, 2022 The Canadian government announced on Thursday that it has now begun consultations with stakeholders on digital assets – including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The announcement was part of the Federal government’s fall economic update, which functions as a mid-year mini-budget for the Canadian


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Valkyrie Interview: Institutional Investors and Crypto Prices

Bloomberg BNN | Vildana Hajric and Michael P. Regan | Nov 5, 2022 So if more big players are entering the space, why do the prices of Bitcoin, Ether and other tokens remain so depressed compared with last year’s peaks?  Leah Wald, chief executive officer of digital-asset investment firm Valkyrie Investments Inc., joined the “What


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The Powerball jackpot is $1.9 billion only if you take the annuity. Here's why the lump sum may be overrated

Hardly anyone opts for lottery annuity payments, but with $1.9 billion at stake, there are significant advantages to spreading out this Powerball windfall.

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Financial Crime Compliance is Ripe for Innovation – What Banks Need to Do?

Guest Post | Ryan Jason | Nov 7, 2022 Financial crime has become a grave concern for global law enforcement authorities in the past few years. With all the emerging technologies and rapid digitization, all financial operations are becoming digital, ultimately making space for cybercriminals. Banks are thought to be an essential pillar of any


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Despite stock market losses, investors may get year-end mutual fund payouts. That can trigger a surprise tax bill.

Despite stock market losses in 2022, investors may receive year-end mutual fund distributions, which can trigger a tax bill.

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PayPal and Venmo are Adopting Apple Pay and More

9to5Mac | Chance Miller | Nov 3, 2022 PayPal made these announcements in an update to investors as part of its Q3 2022 earnings release. As one of its “strategic initiatives and business updates,” the company says it is “working with Apple to enhance our offerings for PayPal and Venmo merchants and consumers.” There are


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According to CBDCTracker, these Central Banks have Launched a CBDC or Pilot Initiative as of Today

CBDCTracker | Nov 7, 2022 As of November 7, 2022, the following Central banks have launched an active CBDC or have a pilot initiative on the go: Sand Dollar  Bahamas Central Bank of Bahamas 2017 Launched Jasper  Canada Bank of Canada 2016 Pilot e-CNY  China People's Bank of China 2022 Pilot DCash  Eastern Caribbean Economic


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Top Wall Street analysts pick these stocks to bet on during the market’s uncertainty

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including AMD & Chegg

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