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Block Crypto | Callan Quinn | Apr 12, 2022 Applications are open for a new Web 3-focused startup accelerator launched on Tuesday by Ignite, a core development team within the Cosmos ecosystem. Eleven investment partners have teamed up to support Ignite Accelerator to the tune of $150 million. They are Alameda Research, KuCoin Ventures, OKX

Small changes in the price of gasoline may not seem like much, but it can add up to a big expense over the course of a year.

LexisNexis | Apr 4, 2022 According to the World Bank, 1.7 billion, or around 30% of people across the globe lack access to useful and affordable financial services that meet their needs. Access to affordable financial services can play a huge contributory role in social mobility. Those with a basic bank account, for example, are

The once red-hot SPAC market is becoming a fertile ground for activist investors who push for changes at problematic companies and profit from them.

It's critical to file your tax return or an extension by the deadline, even if you can't cover the balance, experts say. Here's how to reduce penalties.

Tenants who are still behind on rent payments should apply for federal assistance as soon as possible, as some states have run out of funds or will do so soon.

The Economist | Apr 13, 2022 Silicon Valley is still home to 136 unicorns, more than any other place in the world. But as Bengaluru shows, such clustering is no longer confined to a narrow strip of land in northern California (see chart 1). Unicorns can be found in 45 countries. Of the more than

BIS | Raphael Auer, Holti Banka, Nana Yaa Boakye-Adjei, Ahmed Faragallah, Jon Frost, Harish Natarajan and Jermy Prenio | Apr 12, 2022 Overview Central banks are considering how retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may help support financial inclusion. While they are not a magic bullet, central banks see CBDC as a further tool to

The Defiant | Samuel Haig | Apr 13, 2022 It takes a lot of complicated financial engineering to make it look like your stock market trades settle instantly. But in reality, it takes a vast shadow network of clearinghouses several days to shift your money around the market. A new central bank digital currency (CBDC)

CoinDesk | Sam Kessler | Apr 13, 2022 According to Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko, the shift to proof-of-stake might not come until the fall. The Merge signifies Ethereum’s shift to a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism for securing itself. Today, the network relies on a proof-of-work (PoW) system, whereby a decentralized network of computers competes to

As consumer prices soar and the Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates, consumers should rethink their strategies for their credit cards and savings.

FP | Robert Asselin | Apr 13, 2022 Last week’s federal budget could be seen as a pivotal one, at least directionally for the emphasis it put on economic growth. “Now is the time to focus — with smart investments and a clarity of purpose — on growing the economy,” it boldly pronounced in the

Investment Executive | James Langton | Apr 8, 2022 In yesterday’s budget, the federal government announced plans to launch a new authority, the Canada Financial Crimes Agency, which it envisions as the future lead law enforcement agency in the fight against financial crime. Alongside the launch of a new federal policing unit, the budget also

Carbert Waite LLP | Kevin Stenner and Mihai Beschea | Mar 30, 2022 If you have been following the word of sports, you have likely heard of many brand-name athletes taking a portion of their salary in a crypto currency. Another interesting recent example is the major of New York City, Eric Adams, who recently announced he

Forbes | Bernard Marr | Mar 31, 2022 Technologists at Accenture have unveiled their Tech Vision 2022 “metaverse continuum” – an overview that lays out how they believe businesses and individuals will interact across interconnected digital environments and services in the near future.  The document – titled ‘Meet Me In The Metaverse’ – also highlights