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The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — but the first cut in four years is on deck.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA withdrew its plans for an IPO after demand fell below original expectations.

NFTs | Jul 30, 2024 Two artists, Johnathan Mann and Brian Frye, are suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of NFTs as securities Who are the plaintiffs are why are they suing the SEC? The plaintiffs, Jonathan Mann and Brian L. Frye, are well-known names in the digital art and

Blockchain Innovation | Jul 31, 2024 California DMV Using Avalanche Blockchain to Reduce Car Title Fraud The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pioneering car title management by digitizing 42 million car titles using the Avalanche blockchain to improve security, reduce fraud, and streamline the title transfer process.  It's also aligned with Governor Gavin

The Pershing Square USA IPO will be in the form of a closed-end fund, and is expected to hold many of the same positions as Ackman's other vehicles.

When a startup chooses to raise funding through equity crowdfunding, they have the option to offer additional perks as a “thank you” for investing. Perks can come in various forms, whether a tangible perk offered by a main street business … Continue reading →

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It's difficult to predict future cryptocurrency prices amid political and economic uncertainty — but you can still make smart tax moves, experts say.

Open Banking | Jul 30, 2024 With the passing of Bill C-69, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) embraces its expanded role to oversee Canada’s consumer-driven banking framework As formally confirmed on June 28, 2024, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has embraced the task of supervising Canada's consumer-driven banking environment. The federal

"Federal student loans die with the borrower," one expert says. But with private student debt, not all servicers offer a death discharge option.

Some signs are pointing towards a rebalancing in the housing market that favors homebuyers, experts say. Here's what to pay attention to.

Payments Regulation | Jul 30, 2024 Do I Need to Register as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) with the Bank of Canada under the New Retail Payment Activities Act? The Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) requires Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in Canada to register with the Bank of Canada. This article goes over the basic

Summer heat recently brought a new hottest day on record. Experts say adapting to new higher temperatures won't be easy.

Jul 30, 2024 In a welcome shot of optimism amidst a challenging fundraising environment, London-based venture capital firm 13books Capital (formerly Element Ventures) has secured a substantial £121 million fund. This significant investment is dedicated to empowering the next generation of fintech innovators, solidifying 13books' commitment to shaping the future of financial services. From indications,

Regulation | Jul 30, 2024 U.S. regulators launch initiative to address bank-fintech partnership risks The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have announced a new regulatory initiative to address the complexities and risks associated with bank-fintech partnerships. The regulatory agencies released a request for information with a particular emphasis on lending, payment processing, and deposit-taking. The

Climate change is impacting the price of home insurance, with the average premium rising 21% last year.