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Swiss Digital Franc Tokenized Bond Pilot Deemed a Success

Tokenization | Jun 28, 2024 Pilot Program with Swiss Digital Franc Sees Major Success The Swiss National Bank's (SNB), in conjunction with SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) and numerous commercial banks, launched a pilot project from December 2023 to June 2024 for settling digital bond transactions with a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) that has


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6 months ago

Marketplace health insurance may get more expensive — unless Congress extends this tax break

The premium tax credit, which makes marketplace health insurance premiums more affordable, could become less generous after 2025. Here's what to know.

6 months ago

Biden, Trump accuse each other of ruining Social Security, Medicare in first presidential debate

Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot in November. Here's what President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump said Thursday about the programs.

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Student loan payments go on pause for millions of borrowers

The Biden administration will place about three million student loan borrowers enrolled in its new SAVE repayment plan in forbearance while it defends the program in court.

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2024 IPO Check-in

As we are now halfway through 2024, it is time to check in on the status of the 2024 IPO Outlook and see which companies have successfully completed an IPO, new companies that have filed, and who else to keep … Continue reading


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Trump and Biden’s first presidential debate: Here's what to expect on taxes

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off on Thursday in the first presidential debate. Here's what to expect for tax policy.

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Selling a home is expensive, too: Homeowners typically spend nearly $55,000, report finds

While buying and maintaining a house can be expensive, it's also costly to sell it, according to a new report. Here's how the money is mostly spent.

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A Look Inside Canada’s AI Commercialization Challenge

AI and IP | Jun 27, 2024 Can Canada Turn Valuable Research and IP into Market Success? Canada is internationally recognized for its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) research, with some of the world's best AI talent and institutions. Canada's AI ecosystem is robust, thanks to leading institutions including Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montreal,


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Here's why your July 4th barbecue may be pricier this year

Prices for beef and lemonade are up significantly, while those for chicken breast and potato salad are down, according to a Farm Bureau analysis.

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Unlocking Solana: 3iQ and VanEck Apply for Solana ETP/ETFs

Crypto | Jun 27, 2024 In Focus:  Solana ETPs in the Spotlight Solana, a high-speed blockchain platform noted for its low transaction costs and scalability, making it an appealing platform for both developers and users. The network's TVL has increased by more than 160% in recent months, reaching about $860 million, but it remains lower


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Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

Returns are up and people are saving more. But account balances for the median 401(k) are too low and Americans are still very reliant on Social Security.

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The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer

Admission prices for sporting events, movies, theaters and concerts are up year over year.

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IRS watchdog pushes for transparency on pandemic-era small business tax credit backlog

With a backlog of about 1.4 million unprocessed employee retention credit claims, the National Taxpayer Advocate is pushing the IRS to expedite legit filings.

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55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds

A survey finds people age 55 are 'critically unprepared' in retirement savings. Gen Xers who expect support in retirement haven’t told the kids yet.

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Biden's new student loan relief plan is on pause. Here's what borrowers need to know

Student loan borrowers are disappointed and confused after Biden's relief plan is halted. they can stay enrolled in the SAVE plan for now.

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