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Debunking Myths About Cryptocurrency

Guest Post | March 2, 2023 In the past couple of years, cryptocurrency has completely uprooted the financial industry. It is one of the fastest growing investment markets, and certainly one of the most popular. Only the stock exchange and the forex market are ahead, understandably so, as their history is quite extensive. Still, it


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Silvergate Capital shares drop more than 50% after the crypto bank delays its annual report

Silvergate said it is reviewing events since the end of last year that could impact "its ability to continue as a going concern."

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Wirecard: A Facade of Innovation…How the Biggest Fraud in German History Unravelled

The New Yorker | Ben Taub | Feb 27, 2023 The tech company Wirecard was embraced by the German élite. But a reporter discovered that behind the façade of innovation were lies and links to Russian intelligence. Late in the spring of 2020, Jan Marsalek, an Austrian bank executive, was a widely admired figure in


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IMF 9 Point Action Plan for Crypto Asset Treatment: Recommends Against Legal Tender Status

Reuters | Marc Jones | Feb 23, 2023 The International Monetary Fund has laid out a nine-point action plan for how countries should treat crypto assets, with point number one a plea not to give cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin legal tender status. The global lender of last resort said its Executive Board had discussed a


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Missing tax forms will 'definitely' delay your refund, expert warns. How to know which ones you need

It's important to get organized with tax forms before filing your return to avoid refund delays. Here's how to know which forms you need.

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Generative AI: A Primer On Canadian AI and IP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Hunter Parsons and Vivian Cheng | Feb 27, 2023 With AI being used for everything from fanciful selfies to commercial book covers, the question of who owns AI generated art is becoming increasingly important. Generative AI refers to machine learning algorithms that create new content, such as text, images, video,


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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan spurred these heated Supreme Court exchanges

Questions on fairness and the scope of the president's power emerged as the Supreme Court justices debated Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

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Bitcoin Payments on the Rise

Reuters | Medha Singh, Lisa Pauline Mattackal | Feb 28, 2023 The 15-year-old cryptocurrency has filled many roles - from source of speculation to hedge against inflation - but has struggled to find a clear identity. Now there are growing signs it’s edging towards its intended purpose: payments. Bitcoin payments on the rise:  The amount


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Silvergate Capital shares drop more than 58% after the crypto bank delays its annual report

Silvergate said it is reviewing events since the end of last year that could impact "its ability to continue as a going concern."

2 years ago

Silvergate Capital shares drop 57% after the crypto bank delays its annual report

Silvergate said it is reviewing events since the end of last year that could impact "its ability to continue as a going concern."

2 years ago

Managing Your Finances: 6 Tips To Help You Out

March 2, 2023 Managing your finances isn't always an easy task - but with the right strategies and tips, it doesn't have to be a challenge either. For those of us who are not financial experts, managing our finances can seem daunting or overwhelming. But it is possible to do so in an effective manner


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The Impact of Fintech on the Casino Industry

March 2, 2023 The casino industry as we know it today wouldn't be possible without advanced technologies. The best gambling platforms rely on fintech and similar innovations to run their operations smoothly. Whenever you visit aussielowdepositcasino.com, rest assured high-tech is somewhere in the background. For one, it can be a secure payment gateway. Game creation


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Fraud cost consumers $8.8 billion last year, Federal Trade Commission says. That's up 44% from 2021

Investment scams cost the most — more than $3.8 billion — which is more than double the $1.8 billion reported in 2021, according to the FTC.

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College is still worth it, research finds — although students are growing skeptical

Increasingly, high school students are rethinking the value of college. Yet earning a degree is almost always worthwhile, research shows.

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Banking-As-A-Service Is Under Fire

Forbes | Sarah Kocianski | Feb 27, 2023 Banking-as-a-Service was a major beneficiary of the recent fintech investment boom, but as we move through 2023 it’s an area facing increasing challenges. BaaS In The US:  is the provision of core banking services to third parties by a company holding a full banking licence. Well-known examples


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