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NCFA x CAFS 2025 Partner to Bridge Canada-Africa Fintech

NCFA Release | May 28, 2025   NCFA Canada Partners with Inaugural 2025 Canada-Africa Fintech Summit in Toronto Toronto, ON – May 28, 2025 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the inaugural Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS), taking place from August 5 to 8,


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Trump administration axes Biden-era barrier for crypto in 401(k) plans

The Labor Department rescinded Biden-era guidance cautioning employers to use "extreme care" before adding crypto and digital assets to 401(k) plans.

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The Role of Home Automation in Future-Proofing Systems

May 28, 2025 As digital innovation continues to transform how we live, the concept of connected homes is no longer futuristic, it's a growing reality. From energy management to enhanced safety, technology is reshaping the expectations homeowners have from their living spaces. In this evolving landscape, many are turning to intelligent home automation for future-proofing


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What High-Performing Brands Look For in a Marketplace Solution

May 28, 2025 High-performing brands aren’t just looking to exist in a marketplace. They’re looking to dominate it. That means the solution they choose can’t just be functional. It has to be scalable, smart, and built for the way people actually buy today. Here’s what sets the decision-making process apart when you’re a brand that


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Palantir teams up with Fannie Mae in AI push to sniff out mortgage fraud

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the checks can be done in a way that "protects the underlying data and protects the privacy of the people submitting their forms."

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GameStop drops nearly 11% despite initiating bitcoin buying plan with $500 million purchase

The purchase, GameStop's first investment in bitcoin, was worth $512.6 million with bitcoin's price of $108,837 Wednesday.

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Strategy Buys More BTC as Canadian Crypto ETFs Grow

Bitcoin | May 27, 2025 Strategy Acquires 4,020 New Bitcoin as Canadian Crypto ETFs Gain Strength On May 26, 2025 via press release, billionaire Michael Saylor's company, now rebranded as Strategy, announced the acquisition of an additional 4,020 Bitcoins between May 19 and May 25 for the total price of approx $427.1 million, showing growing


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Unicorn vs Zebra Companies: Fad or Here to Stay?

In a world where startup headlines are dominated by billion-dollar valuations and flashy unicorn initial public offerings (IPOs), a quieter but more sustainable movement has been gaining traction: zebra startups. These companies, built on principles of ethical growth, profit with … Continue reading


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Stablecoin issuer Circle kicks off its IPO, targeting a nearly $6 billion valuation

Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin, has launched its initial public offering, looking to raise about $624 million at a $5.65 billion valuation.

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Court order challenges Trump's plan to move federal student loans to Small Business Administration

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plans to transfer the country's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the SBA.

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How Consumer Proposals Offer Debt Relief Solutions in Canada

May 27, 2025 Struggling with debt in Canada? You're not alone. The combination of increasing living costs and ongoing economic challenges has led to more Canadians than ever before looking for ways to obtain financial assistance. A consumer proposal has become a widely accepted solution for financial relief in Canada. A consumer proposal is a


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What the 2025 Throne Speech Means for Fintech and Growth

Innovation | May 17, 2025 Building Canada Strong: Throne Speech Establishes Path for Innovation and Canada's Economy, Sovereignty, and National Unity Today, on May 27, 2025, King Charles III delivered Canada’s Speech from the Throne in person for the first time since 1957.  It's a symbolic speech that outlined a comprehensive and forward looking agenda


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Where the Gaps Are: Fintech Insights from FCA Data

Fintech Data Research and Strategy | May 25, 2025 FCA Financial Lives 2024 Survey Data Reveals 4 Personas with Real Needs Four FCA personas reveal where fintech innovation must go next On May 16, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published one of the richest datasets ever on UK consumer financial behaviour, resilience, and preferences


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With college tuition bills coming due, here’s what to know before you tap your 529 plan

Here's how to create a withdrawal plan for your 529 college savings plan in uncertain times.

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New homeowners should do one key task for long-term tax savings, real estate attorney says

If you recently bought a house, it’s worth examining your property tax bill for inaccuracies, experts say. Appealing could save you hundreds of dollars a year.

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