Investing in private markets has long been considered an opportunity for investors seeking returns and portfolio diversification. However, one of the challenges faced by private market investors is the lack of liquidity. Unlike public markets, where investors can easily buy … Continue reading
ScienceSoft | Stacy Dubovik, Financial Technology and Blockchain Researcher| June 13, 2023 Surviving the first few operational years is no easy feat for a fintech startup. According to The Wall Street Journal, as many as 75% of fintech startups supported by venture capital do not succeed. During its first critical years, a startup must focus
Visa Navigate | Jun 13, 2023 Visa’s study highlights the pivotal role of value proposition and consent management in consumer adoption of open banking services, shaped by preferences and distinct consumer personas. A study by Visa underlines the importance of two pillars, value proposition and consent management, in fostering a strong relationship between financial service
Government data for May shows inflation cooling, and that means Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller benefit increase next year.
New Things Under the Sun | Matt Clancy | Jun 2, 2023 Recent studies highlight that as firms grow in size, their R&D expenditures rise proportionally with sales, but they tend to produce fewer groundbreaking innovations per R&D dollar spent. Large firms, often termed "superfirms", are more focused on incremental innovations, primarily aimed at improving
The second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2023 is June 15. Here's how to avoid a surprise at tax time, according to the IRS.
BNN Bloomberg | Yueqi Yang, Suvashree Ghosh and Emily Nicolle | Jun 9, 2023 After the collapse of Silvergate Capital Corp. and Signature Bank, which previously catered to crypto companies, a new banking landscape is emerging due to the regulatory crackdown in the US. The new banking system for crypto companies is fragmented and less
Several bank failures have prompted investors to want more FDIC coverage on their deposits. While reform could happen, there are ways to boost coverage now.
Older LGBTQ+ Americans are twice as likely to be single and four times less likely to have children, presenting some special challenges to ensuring elder care.
Cloudbooklet | Isabel | Jun 9, 2023 Google’s latest offering, unveiled at the Google I/O 2023 conference, takes search to the next level with its Generative AI Search feature. Let’s dive into how you can activate this feature, and the perks that come with it! In the digital age, staying ahead of the curve is
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
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
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.
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
A number of companies that serviced federal student loans for the government have stopped doing so. Here's what borrowers need to know.