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JPMorgan hit with $200 million in fines for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

JPMorgan hit with $200 million in fines for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

The SEC announced Friday that JPMorgan Securities admitted to bookkeeping failures and agreed to pay $125 million to settle the charges.

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Gensler’s Updated Regulatory Agenda Critized by SEC Commissioners Peirce and Roisman (Exempt Securities)

Gensler’s Updated Regulatory Agenda Critized by SEC Commissioners Peirce and Roisman (Exempt Securities)

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Dec 13, 2021 SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Elad Roisman have once again voiced their concern regarding SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s regulator agenda – a list that was recently updated. Last summer, Gensler published his regulatory agenda and now an update is available. When Gensler posted his initial goals,


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4 years ago
Americans should soon be able to get free at-home Covid tests

Americans should soon be able to get free at-home Covid tests

Here's what you need to know about the government's initiative to make at-home Covid tests available for free.

4 years ago
Trends and Industries to Watch 2022

Trends and Industries to Watch 2022

With 2022 on the horizon, many are curious as to which trends and industries are expected to flourish in the next year. In 2021, we saw an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Healthcare, and all things surrounding remote work. … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Holmes and the Logic of Start-Up Bets

Elizabeth Holmes and the Logic of Start-Up Bets

The New York Times | Shira Ovide | Dec 15, 2021 In the start-up world, there can be big payoff for investing and little incentive for asking questions Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood-testing start-up Theranos, is nearing the end of a criminal trial to decide whether she intentionally misled investors in her


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Rise of Regulatory Compliant DeFi Protocols

Rise of Regulatory Compliant DeFi Protocols

European Blockchain Convention | Dec 17, 2021 European Blockchain Convection hosted an exciting conversation featuring crypto market leaders who agreed that decentralized finance (DeFi) would ultimately become the future of finance. The discussion sought to understand how institutional investors can access DeFi. With institutional investors, regulation has to be there for this particular group to


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People want stocks and bitcoin as presents this year. How to handle financial gifts

People want stocks and bitcoin as presents this year. How to handle financial gifts

Gifting stocks to children can be a great way to teach them about investing and improve financial literacy.

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Surveillance Capitalism: Policymakers must put an end to abusive practices

Surveillance Capitalism: Policymakers must put an end to abusive practices

Financial Post | Jim Balsillie | Dec 15, 2021 I believe that capitalism in a liberal democratic society is by far the best system to promote human flourishing. It’s the best economic system for the generation of new wealth, which is why even authoritarian states like China have embraced it. The generation of new wealth


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Many Americans feel less financial stress thanks to pandemic-era government programs. Yet there are still signs of strain

Many Americans feel less financial stress thanks to pandemic-era government programs. Yet there are still signs of strain

A government report shows that while many Americans had more cash to work with thanks to stimulus efforts, debts are still a struggle for many.

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Lost work due to omicron? What to know about unemployment benefits

Lost work due to omicron? What to know about unemployment benefits

The omicron Covid variant is pushing up virus cases and causing workers in areas like New York to lose work shifts. Some may qualify for unemployment benefits.

4 years ago
JPMorgan agrees to $125 million fine for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

JPMorgan agrees to $125 million fine for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

The SEC announced Friday that JPMorgan Securities admitted to bookkeeping failures and agreed to pay $125 million to settle the charges.

4 years ago
Ledn secures $70 million in Series B funding; Announces world’s first Bitcoin-backed mortgage product

Ledn secures $70 million in Series B funding; Announces world’s first Bitcoin-backed mortgage product

Ledn Inc. | Adam Reeds | Dec 15, 2021 The company is targeting over $100 million in bitcoin-backed mortgage originations in Q1 2022. TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021  Ledn Inc. ("Ledn"), a global digital asset savings and credit platform, today announced that it successfully raised $70 million in a Series B funding round which brings its


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4 years ago
Consumer watchdog takes aim at buy now, pay later programs

Consumer watchdog takes aim at buy now, pay later programs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is opening an inquiry into popular buy now, pay later programs Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal and Zip.

4 years ago
Biden wants to improve Social Security’s online services. Here's some changes beneficiaries may see

Biden wants to improve Social Security’s online services. Here's some changes beneficiaries may see

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted the Social Security Administration to move most of its services online. Now, a new executive order aims to improve them.

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Powerball's jackpot is $353 million and Mega Millions is at $160 million. Here's how winners would be taxed

Powerball's jackpot is $353 million and Mega Millions is at $160 million. Here's how winners would be taxed

After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday in Powerball, the jackpot has jumped to $353 million for Saturday night's drawing.

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