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SWIFT to trial trade finance anti-fraud blockchain MonetaGo

SWIFT to trial trade finance anti-fraud blockchain MonetaGo

Ledger Insights | Sep 13, 2021 Today MonetaGo announced an international proof of concept (PoC) with SWIFT for its blockchain fraud mitigation solution for trade finance. In 2018 MonetaGo launched a similar domestic solution in India, in which SWIFT India is a partner. The solution uses APIs and aims to prevent fraudulent trade finance through the double financing of invoices, purchase orders, bills of


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4 years ago
Why the White House and Democrats use $400,000 as the threshold for taxing 'the rich'

Why the White House and Democrats use $400,000 as the threshold for taxing 'the rich'

President Joe Biden and House Democrats aim to raise taxes on Americans with more than $400,000 of income. But what's the significance of that threshold?

4 years ago
Why renters are struggling so much now

Why renters are struggling so much now

The present troubles for renters are explained in large part by inequities that predate the Covid pandemic.

4 years ago
Some parents still haven't received the September child tax credit payment

Some parents still haven't received the September child tax credit payment

"The IRS is currently looking into this situation, and we will share more information as soon as possible," the federal agency said.

4 years ago
Judge releases redacted lunar lander lawsuit from Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA-SpaceX contract

Judge releases redacted lunar lander lawsuit from Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA-SpaceX contract

The U.S Federal Court of Claims released a redacted version of the lawsuit filed in August by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA.

4 years ago
Snoop Dogg Reveals He’s An NFT Whale

Snoop Dogg Reveals He’s An NFT Whale

Decrypt | Andrew Hayward | Sep 21, 2021 Snoop Dogg has already made waves in the NFT space, launching his own branded collectibles this spring, as well as a collaboration with the creator of the popular meme, Nyan Cat. However, the rapper’s latest move is truly unexpected: he claims to be the real person behind


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4 years ago
What debt ceiling woes could mean for Social Security benefits

What debt ceiling woes could mean for Social Security benefits

Political gridlock has prompted worries that monthly Social Security benefits could be impacted by a government shutdown. Here's what we know.

4 years ago
Federal judge releases redacted lunar lander lawsuit from Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA, SpaceX

Federal judge releases redacted lunar lander lawsuit from Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA, SpaceX

The U.S Federal Court of Claims released the redacted version of the lawsuit filed in August by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin against NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

4 years ago
SEC takes legal action after crowdfunded marijuana investment scheme appears to go up in smoke

SEC takes legal action after crowdfunded marijuana investment scheme appears to go up in smoke

The Register | Tim Richardson | Sep 21, 2021 Platform and individuals charged in first case of its kind US financial watchdogs have launched legal action against a cannabis-related investment scheme said to be the first case involving crowdfunding regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against three people – named as


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4 years ago
The Fed is holding its rates near zero for now. Here's what it means for you

The Fed is holding its rates near zero for now. Here's what it means for you

The Fed is sticking with its near zero rate policy for now, yet borrowing costs may start to edge higher anyway.

4 years ago
House Democrats propose limit on a popular tech industry tax break

House Democrats propose limit on a popular tech industry tax break

House Democrats want to raise funds for their $3.5 trillion spending plan by limiting a popular tech industry write-off for startup investors.

4 years ago
SpaceX research, with Elon Musk as an author, details Covid protections for first astronaut launch

SpaceX research, with Elon Musk as an author, details Covid protections for first astronaut launch

SpaceX launched people to space for the first time in May 2020, a few months after the Covid pandemic began to spread across the United States.

4 years ago
Robinhood to launch cryptocurrency wallets as bitcoin becomes a bigger part of business

Robinhood to launch cryptocurrency wallets as bitcoin becomes a bigger part of business

Robinhood is testing crypto wallets with select clients next month, the company said Wednesday.

4 years ago
Don’t want to fully retire? Here’s when phased retirement may work

Don’t want to fully retire? Here’s when phased retirement may work

Phased retirement, a gradual reduction in working hours, can help you continue to earn money in your golden years.

4 years ago
Op-ed: Here's how financial advisors can navigate investors through uncertainty

Op-ed: Here's how financial advisors can navigate investors through uncertainty

Financial advisors have a great opportunity to become a beacon of trust for investors by guiding them through difficult life and financial decisions.

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