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TikTok Founder to Launch New Blockchain Gaming Startup

TikTok Founder to Launch New Blockchain Gaming Startup

Jul 14, 2022 Jason Fung, former CEO of TikTok's gaming unit, announced on July 5 that he had quit TikTok to launch Meta0, a blockchain video game startup. Fung left TikTok to offer video game producers new solutions as an IT executive with experience in the gaming industry. The MetaO Project: A More Interoperability for


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Layoffs and rescinded job offers: Take these 6 steps to adjust your career plans for the possibility of rocky times ahead

Layoffs and rescinded job offers: Take these 6 steps to adjust your career plans for the possibility of rocky times ahead

The Great Resignation is still going strong, but some experts see troubling signs in the near future for the U.S. jobs market.

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Inflation poses a 'clear and present danger,' says Manchin: Economists weigh in on how it can hurt and help consumers

Inflation poses a 'clear and present danger,' says Manchin: Economists weigh in on how it can hurt and help consumers

Low, stable and predictable inflation is the sweet spot for policymakers. Why is that, exactly?

4 years ago
Workers could see average raises of 4.1% in 2023 — the largest pay bump since the Great Recession

Workers could see average raises of 4.1% in 2023 — the largest pay bump since the Great Recession

In another sign of a tight labor market, U.S. companies plan to give workers their largest pay increase in 15 years in 2023.

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SaaS eCommerce – A Comprehensive Guide & Best Platforms for Business

SaaS eCommerce – A Comprehensive Guide & Best Platforms for Business

Guest Post | Jul 13, 2022 Ecommerce businesses have been around for so many years now, and ever since the pandemic hit the world, it has become more active and in demand. Even eCommerce platforms have evolved and are still developing with more advanced and high-tech strategies. But with the increasing attention on eCommerce platforms,


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State of Venture Q2, 2022:  Funding Decreases by 23% QoQ

State of Venture Q2, 2022: Funding Decreases by 23% QoQ

CB Insights | Jul 12, 2022 Global venture funding saw $108.5B raised across 7,651 deals last quarter — marking the biggest quarterly percentage drop in deals (and the second-largest drop in funding) in a decade. Despite this eye-opening decline, funding and deal totals remain above levels last seen in 2020. US-based companies accounted for nearly half


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4 years ago
Why Data is the Lifeblood of a Modern Regulator

Why Data is the Lifeblood of a Modern Regulator

FCA | Jun 16, 2022 Speech by our Chief Executive, Nikhil Rathi, delivered at the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) 20th anniversary seminar. The future of regulation As the complexity and breadth of data broadens, so too will our remit. Financial service products are moving away from legacy institutions to tech firms and


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4 years ago
These 6 Tips Will Make Things Much Easier For Every Small Business Owner

These 6 Tips Will Make Things Much Easier For Every Small Business Owner

Jul 13, 2022 Small business owners have a ton of major tasks. They're responsible for everything from marketing and sales to accounting and customer service. It can be challenging to keep up with it all, especially when you're just starting out. That's why we've put together this list of 6 tips that are designed to


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Policy Blind Spot:  The Interdependencies of Big Tech and Their Foothold in Financial Services

Policy Blind Spot: The Interdependencies of Big Tech and Their Foothold in Financial Services

BIS | Juan Carlos Crisanto, Johannes Ehrentraud, Marcos Fabian and Amélie Monteil | Jul 5, 2022 The purpose of this paper is to assess the interdependencies inherent in big tech’s business models and offer some policy considerations for financial authorities.  The assessment of interdependencies is based on the business models of six big techs: Alibaba,


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What Is SRED Financing And How It’s Useful

What Is SRED Financing And How It’s Useful

Jul 13, 2022 The Federal Government's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program is the largest of its kind in the world. It encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada. If you are thinking of starting a business, SRED Financing might be


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4 years ago
Fintech Week London Launches Independent Review to Address the Fintech Industry’s Sustainability

Fintech Week London Launches Independent Review to Address the Fintech Industry’s Sustainability

LSE | Amelia Isaacs | Jul 13, 2022 The London Stock Exchange is backing a new review into the rise and fall in funding and valuations in the fintech industry over the past few years. The review, launched by Fintech Week London (FTWL), will bring together key industry partners, regulators, investors and fintech companies to


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Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Can’t Seem To Find the Founders?

Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Can’t Seem To Find the Founders?

The Verge | Emma Roth  | Jul 12, 2022 Where in the world are Su Zhu and Kyle Davies? The founders of the cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) are nowhere to be found, according to officials charged with liquidating the bankrupt company (via Reuters). According to a court document filed Friday, Zhu and


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4 years ago
Inflation is still soaring — but here's why it's less likely to hurt some retirees

Inflation is still soaring — but here's why it's less likely to hurt some retirees

Annual inflation grew by 9.1% in June, but some retirees won’t feel the brunt of many soaring costs, experts say.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 10.5% in 2023, according to new estimate

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 10.5% in 2023, according to new estimate

Record high Consumer Price Index data for June points a bigger bump to monthly checks for Social Security beneficiaries next year.

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Inflation jumped by 9.1% in June, the fastest since 1981. How does your 'personal inflation rate' compare?

Inflation jumped by 9.1% in June, the fastest since 1981. How does your 'personal inflation rate' compare?

The Consumer Price Index measures rising costs for a broad basket of goods of services. But your own personal basket likely differs from the average.

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