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Primary win by pro-rent freeze Mamdani knocks shares of Flagstar bank on NYC market exposure

A rent freeze could lower the value of Flagstar's multi-family housing loans, though the extent of the potential impact is unclear.

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Honouring Andrew Moor’s Innovation Legacy

Banking | June 25, 2025 Andrew Moor’s Leadership Helped Shape Modern Banking in Canada The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Andrew Moor, President and CEO of Equitable Bank, (EQB) over the weekend of June 21–22, 2025 per the Financial post. Moor was a bold


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Quantum Safe Stablecoins Meet Real Time Finance Needs

Quantum | June 25, 2025 BTQ Technologies in Vancouver Launches System to Protect Stablecoins From Future Quantum Threats On June 24, 2025, Vancouver-based public company, BTQ Technologies (CBOE:BTQ and OTC:BTQQF), announced the launch of a new system called the Quantum Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN). The technology is designed to help stablecoin issuers protect against future


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eufyMake E1 Breaks Kickstarter Crowdfunding Record

Crowdfunding | June 25, 2025 Kickstarter Crowdfunding Record Over $61 Million (and counting) for eufyMake E1 Project On June 24, 2025, the eufyMake E1 UV Printer officially became the highest funded project in Kickstarter history; raising over $61 million from more than 17,000 backers, surpassing the previous record of $41.7 million. The compact printer offers


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Coinbase MiCA Licence Unlocks Europe Wide Crypto Access

Coinbase | June 25, 2025 Coinbase’s EU Licence Highlights How Unified Crypto Rules Unlock Market Access (while Canada faces pressure to modernize) Coinbase secures a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence in Luxembourg and unlocks access to all 27 EU member states under one regulatory framework. The licence allows Coinbase to provide regulated custody, trading,


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4 months ago

Getting Trump's full tax break on car loans may mean buying a $130,000 vehicle

Middle-income households that buy luxury cars would be able to claim the full financial benefit of a $10,000 tax deduction on car loan interest.

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The top private and public colleges for financial aid — 5 offer average scholarships of more than $50,000

These are the public and private colleges with the most generous financial aid packages in 2025, according to The Princeton Review.

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Average 401(k) savings rates are at record-high levels. How figures compare to popular benchmarks

The average 401(k) savings rate is at record-high levels, according to a Vanguard report. See how the current rate compares to the recommended benchmarks.

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Calgary’s Modular Raises Key Insurtech Funding Round

Financing | June 24, 2025 Calgary’s Modular Solutions Closes Major Insurtech Seed Round from Strategic and Local Investors On June 19, 2025, Modular Solutions announced closure of a big seed round led by Tailwind Ventures, with Clear North Capital and an unnamed strategic partner. Although the total financing amount wasn't disclosed, PitchBook data cited in


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How Government Grants and Incentives Impact Private Investing

In today’s competitive startup landscape, founders are constantly looking for ways to fuel growth without giving up too much equity. One often overlooked path to help scale is through government grants and incentives. While these funding sources are primarily designed … Continue reading


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Small business AI use is lagging, but one firm is channeling Sherlock Holmes and knocking out 'grunt work'

The survey found that only 24% of owners said they are using AI, including ChatGPT, Canva and Copilot in some capacity, compared to 76% who are not.

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Canada backs $100M Access Bank deal in Nigeria

Canada-Africa | June 24, 2025 FinDev Canada Joins Global Partners to Finance MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria Canada’s development finance institution, FinDev Canada, has partnered with DEG (Germany), OeEB (Austria), and ILX (Netherlands) to provide a USD 100 million syndicated loan to Access Bank in Nigeria. This investment will directly support micro, small and


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4 months ago

Popular Casino Games in Canada: Which Ones Are Played the Most?

June 24, 2025 If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the world of online gambling, you already know how diverse and exciting the landscape can be, but if you’re a Canadian player, there’s a particular set of games that stand out, not just for their entertainment value but for how often they’re played. Whether you're


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Here’s the salary Americans say they now need to earn to live comfortably

Nearly half of Americans said they would need to earn a six-figure income to feel financially secure, according to a new Bankrate report.

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Health-care cuts in GOP’s budget bill may add up to $22,800 in medical debt for some families: Report

The Republican budget bill may prompt an estimated 16 million Americans to lose health-care coverage. That will prompt higher medical debts, a new report finds.

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