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Unemployment fraud may create a tax nightmare

Billions of dollars have been lost to unemployment fraud during the Covid pandemic. Victims of identity theft will have an unwelcome surprise this tax season.

4 years ago

JPMorgan's Wall Street chief gives his call for the stock market, SPACs, fintech and CEO succession

JPMorgan co-president Daniel Pinto gives his outlook for the U.S. stock market and opines on the fintech threat, the return to offices and succession planning.

4 years ago

A return to the office for workers may be coming as vaccinations increase

After a year of working remotely, some employees would prefer to keep telecommuting. That may be possible for some, but not all, workers.

4 years ago

Toronto-based DeFi fintech, Ledn, closes 3rd seed round $3.4 million CAD to scale its Bitcoin-backed lending platform

Betakit | Josh Scott and Meagan Simpson | Feb 8, 2021 Toronto-based FinTech startup Ledn has raised $3.4 million CAD ($2.7 million USD) in seed funding, as the company looks to fuel the expansion of its digital asset savings and credit platform amid a steadily growing rise in registered users.  Founded in 2018, Ledn offers


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4 years ago

The $15 federal minimum wage is back in the House Covid aid package. Here's what you need to know

The House of Representatives has included raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour in its most recent version of the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package.

4 years ago

Here’s what prominent Black Americans, including BET founder Robert Johnson, want the next generation to know

Robert Johnson, Degas Wright, Bonawyn Eison, Dr. George James and James McDonald share their success stories and advice.

4 years ago

BIGG Digital Assets Inc. to Reinvest Free Cash Flows From Operations into Bitcoin

BIGG Digital Assets | Mark Binns | Feb 9, 2021 VANCOUVER, February 9, 2021 – BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”)(CSE: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins (Netcoins.ca) (“Netcoins”), the online cryptocurrency brokerage that makes it easy for Canadians to buy, sell, and understand cryptocurrency, and owner of Blockchain Intelligence Group


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4 years ago

Symend Announces US$43 million Series B Extension to Accelerate Global Expansion

Symend | Release | Feb 9, 2021 Behavioral science and analytics company prepares for imminent global expansion and future additions to its engagement product portfolio to serve the entire customer lifecycle. CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symend, a leading digital engagement platform that uses behavioral science and data-driven insights to empower customers to resolve past due bills, announced a US$43 million extension following its


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4 years ago

$1,400 stimulus checks: What we know about who could qualify based on House Democrats' latest plan

Congress has unveiled draft legislation of the upcoming coronavirus relief bill, revealing just who could get a stimulus check this time around.

4 years ago

A Brilliant Fintech Future – Banking on Stablecoins

Finance Magnates | Maxim Bederov | Feb 3, 2021 There is no recent fintech concept that has taken root in the banking community quite like the stablecoin.  Of all the technical innovations brought forth by the invention of Bitcoin, this has succeeded in capturing the greatest attention of powerful financial leaders across the globe. While


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4 years ago

Vacancies and vaccines: How travelers could benefit from hotel industry struggles

The hotels and resorts industry has been hit hard by Covid, but Americans willing to travel this year could benefit from low occupancies and cheaper rates.

4 years ago

Pandemic heats up state tax competition to attract businesses and residents

With tax rates likely to rise, state income, property and sales taxes are big considerations for individuals and businesses in deciding where to locate and work.

4 years ago

Major shareholder Ron Baron says Tesla's bitcoin buy 'not surprising,' wants to explore rationale

Longtime Tesla shareholder Ron Baron told CNBC's Becky Quick he wants to better understand the automaker's reasoning for purchasing bitcoin.

4 years ago

How to land one of the best jobs in America

U.S. News & World Report compiled a list of the top jobs in the U.S. Here are the best of the best, and what it takes to get the job.

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Major Tesla shareholder Ron Baron not surprised by bitcoin, wants to explore rationale

Longtime Tesla shareholder Ron Baron told CNBC's Becky Quick he wants to better understand the automaker's reasoning for purchasing bitcoin.

4 years ago