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Why Blockchain Technology Remains Transformational and at a Tipping Point

Why Blockchain Technology Remains Transformational and at a Tipping Point

IMD | Arturo Bris | Jul 25, 2022 The sharp fall in the value of cryptocurrencies this year is misleading. The underlying blockchain technologies remain truly transformational across a host of business applications – and are at a tipping point for adoption. Regardless of the current price of Bitcoin, digital decision-makers can benefit from understanding


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4 years ago
Crypto Exchanges Comply But Ethereum Community Unhappy About Harsh Canadian Rules

Crypto Exchanges Comply But Ethereum Community Unhappy About Harsh Canadian Rules

CryptoSlate | Samuel Wan | Aug 18, 2022 The Ontario Securities Commission has implemented CAD$30,000 annual buy limits for some Canadians, drawing criticism from across the community. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commended community members for speaking out against new Canadian rules limiting crypto buys. Newton:  “These changes are to protect crypto investors, like yourself, and


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4 years ago
Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $822,000 in refund checks to 14,500 student loan borrowers ripped off in debt scam

Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $822,000 in refund checks to 14,500 student loan borrowers ripped off in debt scam

The FTC is sending refund checks totaling more than $822,000 to over 14,500 consumers ripped off on student debt relief scams.

4 years ago
Gen Z investors are flocking to IRAs. Here's why a Roth is 'a slam dunk' for most, expert says

Gen Z investors are flocking to IRAs. Here's why a Roth is 'a slam dunk' for most, expert says

While meme stocks make headlines, there's actually one type of retirement account quietly gaining traction with young investors: IRAs.

4 years ago
Gen Xers are cutting discretionary spending amid high inflation, while continuing to save for retirement, study shows

Gen Xers are cutting discretionary spending amid high inflation, while continuing to save for retirement, study shows

With their worries over the economy and retirement planning higher, Gen Xers also are cutting back on essentials more so than millennials and baby boomers.

4 years ago
How Betting Bots Are Improving The Odds Of Winning

How Betting Bots Are Improving The Odds Of Winning

Aug 19, 2022 If you gamble online whether in sports betting or at a casino, and you discover there’s a way to increase your chances of success, you’re going to pay attention. And that’s precisely what betting bots are here to do. They shift the odds of winning in a punter’s favour and have become


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4 years ago
This $3.8 billion hedge fund is shaking up the industry with its pay-for-performance model

This $3.8 billion hedge fund is shaking up the industry with its pay-for-performance model

Peter Kraus, founder of Aperture Investors, explained why he deviated from the traditional active management model.

4 years ago
BoC:  New Retail Payment Regulations Coming –> Fintechs Need To Get Ready…

BoC: New Retail Payment Regulations Coming –> Fintechs Need To Get Ready…

Betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | Aug 17, 2022 Morrow expects the Bank will begin registering payments service providers in 2024 Of the nearly 700 FinTech companies in Canada, roughly one-fifth offer payment services. All money service businesses in Canada are required to comply with anti-money and anti-terrorist financing regulations, as well as privacy and consumer


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4 years ago
What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic climate measure. Here's how investors can buy funds with an environmental focus.

4 years ago
Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 30%

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 30%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

4 years ago
Workers have more than $500 million socked away in state-run retirement plans — and Delaware is the latest to add one

Workers have more than $500 million socked away in state-run retirement plans — and Delaware is the latest to add one

More than a dozen jurisdictions either have already launched retirement programs for uncovered workers or are in the planning stages of doing so.

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Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 44%

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 44%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

4 years ago
What You Should Know Before Playing Punto Banco

What You Should Know Before Playing Punto Banco

Guest Post | Aug 18, 2022 Punto Banco is a casino card game that is very popular among gamblers. It is played in casinos all over the world and is considered to be one of the easiest games to learn. A lot of gamblers like playing this game not less than getting free spins. If


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4 years ago
Should You Be Hedging Your Crypto Trading?

Should You Be Hedging Your Crypto Trading?

Tristram Waye for Bitvo | Aug 18, 2022 What is hedging? Hedging is a strategy used by all sorts of market participants. It is widely used in commodity trading, hedge fund, and portfolio management strategies. And you can use it for crypto trading.  Hedging is an instrument for protecting capital gains and avoiding losses. You


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4 years ago
Yellen: These are the 4 top priorities for the nearly $80 billion in IRS funding

Yellen: These are the 4 top priorities for the nearly $80 billion in IRS funding

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has outlined four priorities for the $80 billion in IRS funding and requested a plan within six months.

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