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How Decentralized Technologies are Transforming Platform Economics

How Decentralized Technologies are Transforming Platform Economics

bloxMove | Harry Behrens | Nov 11, 2021 Decentralized peer-to-peer networks and platform economics Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) as well as other decentralized technologies, such as Decentralized Identifiers (DID) provide technical mechanisms which lend themselves very well to building fully automated transaction platforms which can manage financial transactions from contract signing all the way


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4 years ago
Average family premiums for employer-based health insurance have jumped 47% in the last decade, outpacing wage growth and inflation

Average family premiums for employer-based health insurance have jumped 47% in the last decade, outpacing wage growth and inflation

Annual family premiums this year for workplace health insurance reached an average $22,221, with workers contributing an average $5,969.

4 years ago
These 6 financial strategies can help military members transition to civilian life

These 6 financial strategies can help military members transition to civilian life

From housing to jobs, military veterans face a world completely different from their active-duty lives.

4 years ago
New mortgage refinance programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expanding to reach more homeowners

New mortgage refinance programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expanding to reach more homeowners

Both government-sponsored enterprises have increased the income cap to qualify for the programs, as well as loosened other restrictions.

4 years ago
How one veteran paid off $70,000 in debt in just three years

How one veteran paid off $70,000 in debt in just three years

Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be difficult and lead to high debt. More than 92% of military families carry debt, one survey found.

4 years ago
3 investing strategies for navigating stagflation risks, according to analysts

3 investing strategies for navigating stagflation risks, according to analysts

Stagflation fears have plagued investors in recent months, as prices start to rise in an economy that hasn't quite picked up pace yet.

4 years ago
How to stay competitive using a VA loan in a sizzling housing market

How to stay competitive using a VA loan in a sizzling housing market

In a hot housing market, military families with VA loans are struggling to buy homes. Here’s how to compete, according to real estate experts.

4 years ago
Veterans with VA health benefits should consider Medicare when they become eligible, experts say. Here's why

Veterans with VA health benefits should consider Medicare when they become eligible, experts say. Here's why

While there is no requirement that veterans using VA health care enroll in Medicare, there are reasons they should explore the benefits of doing so.

4 years ago
Inflation pushes income tax brackets higher for 2022

Inflation pushes income tax brackets higher for 2022

The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2022 amid rising inflation.

4 years ago
The unemployment rate among military spouses spiked during Covid

The unemployment rate among military spouses spiked during Covid

Military spouse unemployment, a long-standing problem for active-duty families, was only made worse by the pandemic.

4 years ago
Inflation is probably taking a bite out of your budget. These tips can help with that

Inflation is probably taking a bite out of your budget. These tips can help with that

More signs show that costs are rising higher than ever. No matter your age, there are certain steps you can take to contain the damage to your budget.

4 years ago
Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated

Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated

Average stock and bond returns aren't expected to be as robust in coming decades, and retirees may have to reduce withdrawals from their nest eggs.

4 years ago
Struggles for veterans with student debt continue under Biden administration

Struggles for veterans with student debt continue under Biden administration

Many veterans defrauded by their colleges have seen loan forgiveness under the Biden administration, yet advocates say far more still needs to be done.

4 years ago
The Retail Payments Advisory Committee is gathering expertise on a preliminary approach to fees

The Retail Payments Advisory Committee is gathering expertise on a preliminary approach to fees

Bank of Canada | Nov 9, 2021 The Retail Payments Advisory Committee (RPAC) will meet in November to discuss preliminary approaches to fees. Under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), the Bank is required to recoup costs incurred to carry out its mandate of supervising payment service providers. Stakeholders are encouraged to read the discussion


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4 years ago
Op-ed: The future of socially responsible investing is in female hands

Op-ed: The future of socially responsible investing is in female hands

As sustainable investing continues to grow, women are taking the lead as investors, industry decision-makers and corporate executives.

4 years ago