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SEC Regulation:  Constructing a Crypto Regulatory Framework – New Tech, Old Rules

SEC Regulation: Constructing a Crypto Regulatory Framework – New Tech, Old Rules

Cato Institute | Dec 9, 2021 Cryptocurrency regulation sits at the intersection of multiple regulatory regimes: financial markets regulators and banking regulators, among many others, have asserted authority over certain aspects of crypto regulation, which has resulted in an overlapping and incomplete regulatory framework that has drawn criticism from both proponents and skeptics of crypto


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A Brief History of Security Tokens  And Why This Time It’s for Real

A Brief History of Security Tokens And Why This Time It’s for Real

Republic | Janine Yorio | Dec 14, 2021   A multi trillion dollar universe of illiquid, privately held assets stands ready to be securitized on the blockchain. Millions in venture capital is riding on the premise. So why haven’t security tokens caught on yet? The difference between Utility & Security Tokens  Utility tokens are like


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ECB Report on CBDCs:  Functional scope, pricing and controls

ECB Report on CBDCs: Functional scope, pricing and controls

ECB | Ulrich Bindseil, Fabio Panetta, Ignacio Terol | Dec 2, 2021 Even before their deployment in major economies, one of the concerns that has been voiced about central bank digital currency (CBDC) is that it might be too successful and lead to bank disintermediation, which could intensify further in the case of a banking crisis.


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4 years ago
Former SpaceX engineer alleges in essay that company culture is 'rife with sexism'

Former SpaceX engineer alleges in essay that company culture is 'rife with sexism'

A female former employee of Elon Musk's SpaceX, in an essay published Tuesday, alleged that the space company's workplace is "rife with sexism."

4 years ago
How record Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be impacted by high inflation, Medicare premiums

How record Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be impacted by high inflation, Medicare premiums

Retirees who are already contending with higher prices for food and health care may not cheer when they receive their Social Security checks in January.

4 years ago
Tax refunds on unemployment benefits still delayed for thousands

Tax refunds on unemployment benefits still delayed for thousands

Many taxpayers with complex returns have been waiting since spring for refunds tied to unemployment benefits collected in 2020.

4 years ago
2023 The International Accounting Standards Board Research Forum—call for papers

2023 The International Accounting Standards Board Research Forum—call for papers

IFRS | Dec 13, 2021 The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and its partnering journals for the 2023 Research Forum, Accounting in Europe and European Accounting Review, are issuing a call for papers on the theme of accounting for intangible assets. The goal of this Research Forum is to stimulate interaction between academics and non-academics,


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4 years ago
Her student loans were forgiven. Then the Education Department refunded her $20,000

Her student loans were forgiven. Then the Education Department refunded her $20,000

As the Biden administration reforms the flawed public service loan forgiveness program, many with student debt who've lost hope in help are being surprised.

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Op-ed: Here are some energy companies that could be a good option for investors

Op-ed: Here are some energy companies that could be a good option for investors

Socially conscious investing and a global search for alternative energy has dimmed the appeal of oil and gas assets but some firms still appeal to investors.

4 years ago
IMF asks Financial Stability Board to develop a global framework for standards for regulation of crypto assets

IMF asks Financial Stability Board to develop a global framework for standards for regulation of crypto assets

IMF Blog | Tobias Adrian, Dong He, and Aditya Narain | Dec 9, 2021 Crypto assets and associated products and services have grown rapidly in recent years. Furthermore, interlinkages with the regulated financial system are rising. Policymakers struggle to monitor risks from this evolving sector, in which many activities are unregulated. In fact, we think


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4 years ago
Inflation and omicron are weighing on markets. Here's what to keep in mind

Inflation and omicron are weighing on markets. Here's what to keep in mind

Worried about volatile markets? Choppy moves can actually be opportunities for investors

4 years ago
Hit your retirement savings goal? It may be wise to unload some stocks

Hit your retirement savings goal? It may be wise to unload some stocks

Investors who've saved an adequate amount of money for retirement may be wise to reduce their market risk — but only up to a point.

4 years ago
More Americans see inflation as the biggest risk to their retirement plans

More Americans see inflation as the biggest risk to their retirement plans

About 25% of Americans see rising prices as the greatest retirement threat, up from 8% last year, according to a survey from Allianz.

4 years ago
Morgan Stanley CEO says he was wrong on return-to-office push: 'Everybody's still finding their way'

Morgan Stanley CEO says he was wrong on return-to-office push: 'Everybody's still finding their way'

In June, Gorman told conference attendees that he would be "very disappointed" if his workers hadn't returned to Morgan Stanley buildings by Labor Day.

4 years ago
Retirees in search of income and some inflation protection may want to consider real estate investment trusts

Retirees in search of income and some inflation protection may want to consider real estate investment trusts

While REITs are riskier than say, Treasury bonds, they can be strong performers in inflationary environments.

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