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Report | Oct 4, 2023 Bank of Canada's Staff Release New Research on Implications for a Central Bank Digital Currency Today, the Bank of Canada's staff released their latest report, "Redefining Financial Inclusion for a Digital Age: Implications for a Central Bank Digital Currency," which delves into the intricacies of digitalization and its impact on

President Joe Biden has approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans.

Survey Insights | Oct 4, 2023 In the face of economic and technological shifts, CFOs and finance leaders are recalibrating their strategies, balancing the imperative of cost control with the potential of technological advancements. Insights from two pivotal surveys, one conducted by U.S. Bank and the other by Stripe, provide a comprehensive view of the

Crypto | Oct 4, 2023 Kraken bolsters its Canadian offering In a recent blog post titled "Kraken bolsters its Canadian offering" Kraken discusses several key updates regarding their services in Canada. About Kraken Kraken, founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, is based in San Francisco, California, USA. The platform was developed in response to the

House Republicans are pressing the IRS for answers after the agency paused processing new employee retention tax credit claims. Here's what to know.

Crypto | Oct 4, 2023 The high-profile trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, has commenced, drawing significant attention from the media, crypto influencers, and the general public. Here are some key takeaways from the first day of the trial: Trial and Witness Selection The courthouse was bustling with activity, and the media

Because acceptance rates at some schools are near all-time lows, students are applying to more colleges than ever before. That comes at a steep financial cost.

The Powerball jackpot is up to $1.2 billion. Here's how to decide between the lump sum or annuity payout option.

Crypto | Oct 3, 2023 Three U.S. investment managers, ProShares, VanEck, and Bitwise Asset Management, have launched the first futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the value of ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. A total of six new funds allow investors to engage in exchange-traded products based on ether for the first time. BitWise Ethereum

AI | Oct 3, 2023 Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT-4 have surfaced as two heavyweight contenders, each vying to redefine the landscape of machine learning and user interaction. Both models exhibit stellar capabilities in natural language understanding and generation, albeit with distinctive functionalities and applications. Google's Gemini Not yet released to the public (expected to

The U.S. position in a global ranking of so-called financial inclusion is slipping as consumer confidence in the government has eroded.

If Social Security benefits were reduced or eliminated, Americans would need to double or triple their savings rate to retire with a sufficient nest egg.

Open Banking in Canada | Oct 3, 2023 Coalition of advocates for open banking in Canada Launch 'Choose More' Campaign to Ignite In a bold stride towards financial liberation and innovation, the "Choose More" campaign has been launched, spearheaded by a coalition of pioneering Canadian FinTech companies. This initiative emerges amidst the palpable delays and

Investing in the private market has long been considered the realm of institutional investors and venture capitalists. However, in recent years, there has been increasing access to private market investments for individual investors. While many individuals are eager to participate … Continue reading →

The Powerball jackpot is up to $1.2 billion. Here's how to decide between the lump sum or annuity payout option.