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Cryptocurrency executives called to testify in Congress Dec 8

Cryptocurrency executives called to testify in Congress Dec 8

BBC | Dec 1, 2021 Executives of eight major cryptocurrency firms have been called to testify before a US congressional committee on 8 December. Witnesses called to appear include Coinbase's Alesia Haas, Circle's Jeremy Allaire and Bitfury's Brian Brooks. It will be the first time companies representing the controversial sector have been questioned in this


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SEC finalizes rule that allows it to delist foreign stocks for failure to meet audit requirements

SEC finalizes rule that allows it to delist foreign stocks for failure to meet audit requirements

On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to finalize rules to implement the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.

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NASA awards Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and Nanoracks with contracts to build private space stations

NASA awards Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and Nanoracks with contracts to build private space stations

NASA awarded a trio of companies with contracts to develop private space stations, as the agency prepares for the retirement of the International Space Station.

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Powell's pivot on inflation turns the trader pandemic playbook on its head

Powell's pivot on inflation turns the trader pandemic playbook on its head

Bulls believe that the consumer is strong, but early tightening from the Federal Reserve could throw cold water on the markets.

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More than half of employers to require Covid vaccines as omicron fears grow

More than half of employers to require Covid vaccines as omicron fears grow

The majority of U.S. employers now have, or plan to have, a vaccine mandate in place as return-to-work plans are pushed back again.

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Crypto-tax primer in Canada

Crypto-tax primer in Canada

Investment Executive | Gail J. Cohen | Nov 25, 2021 Whether earnings from crypto are considered business income or a capital gain depends on the holder’s behaviour Investing in cryptocurrencies is becoming more mainstream, particularly in Canada with its supportive regulatory environment for new and innovative financial products. The Canada Revenue Agency generally treats cryptocurrencies


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tbDEX:  Square Releases White Paper Detailing Protocol for a Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange

tbDEX: Square Releases White Paper Detailing Protocol for a Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange

Coindesk | Tanzeel Akhtar, Nelson Wang |  | Nov 20, 2021 The white paper from Square’s new TBD division describes a protocol for exchanging digital and other assets in a way that’s more accessible to everyone. Payments giant Square released a white paper on Friday detailing a new decentralized protocol for exchanging digital and other


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4 years ago
Crypto-trading hamster Mr. Goxx that outperformed Warren Buffett has died

Crypto-trading hamster Mr. Goxx that outperformed Warren Buffett has died

Fortune | Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | Nov 25, 2021 Mr. Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster that at one point was outperforming Warren Buffett and Cathie Woods has died. The hamster’s owner, a 30-something lecturer and prototyping specialist in Germany, tweeted Wednesday that Mr. Goxx had shown no signs of serious illness apart from some kidney issues in


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4 years ago
Non-compete Clauses Banned in Ontario

Non-compete Clauses Banned in Ontario

CTV | Sean Davidson | Dec 1, 2021 The Ontario government has passed new laws it says will help employees disconnect from the office and create a better work-life balance. On Tuesday, the government said it passed the "Working for Workers Act," which requires Ontario businesses with 25 people or more to have a written


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4 years ago
Pentagon calls for stop to anti-satellite weapons testing after Russian demo debris threatened ISS

Pentagon calls for stop to anti-satellite weapons testing after Russian demo debris threatened ISS

The Pentagon called for global halt to anti-satellite weapons testing on Wednesday, further decrying the practice after Russia's destructive demonstration.

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Control of Senate may depend on fate of paid family leave legislation

Control of Senate may depend on fate of paid family leave legislation

Lawmakers are poised to consider the fate of a federal paid family leave proposal, and the outcome could have political consequences in 2022.

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Cramer says he's not ready to take profits in Nvidia, sees stock at $10 trillion one day

Cramer says he's not ready to take profits in Nvidia, sees stock at $10 trillion one day

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday he's holding Nvidia, even though he recently booked some profits in two other big chartable trust winners.

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'Gender-lens' investors direct their money to women-led companies

'Gender-lens' investors direct their money to women-led companies

Some investors are looking to direct their money to companies with more women on their boards and in management. A growing number of funds make it easy to do.

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Investing in their child's future college education tops some parents' holiday gift list

Investing in their child's future college education tops some parents' holiday gift list

While fewer than half of parents plan to ask friends and family to contribute to their children's 529 college savings plans, more than 80% would welcome it.

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Financial watchdog cracks down on bank overdraft fees

Financial watchdog cracks down on bank overdraft fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is increasing oversight of banks with a heavy reliance on overdraft fees for revenue, the agency said Wednesday.

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