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Hold or Sell: How High Can Bitcoin Go in 2021?

DailyForex |Artem Gramma | Dec 2020 After a multi-year bear market, Bitcoin was again trading near its all-time high by December 2020 From the halving cycle to global monetary stimulus in response to Covid-19, many factors have contributed to the rally. This article outlines the fundamental bullish case for Bitcoin and highlights some Bitcoin price


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$2,000 stimulus checks possible if Democrats win Senate majority

A win for Democrats in two Georgia races for U.S. Senate seats could help the party overcome opposition to $2,000 stimulus checks.

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Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $490 million and Powerball prize is $410 million. Winners need to prepare for their 'old life' being over

If you're daydreaming about how you'd use such a windfall, be aware that winning is not as simple as claiming the money and going on with your life.

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What a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for renters struggling amid the pandemic

If Democrats take control of the Senate, a number of relief measures for renters struggling amid the pandemic will have a better chance of happening.

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$15 minimum wage edges closer as Democrats near Senate control

The projected result of the Georgia runoff election on Tuesday makes a higher national minimum wage more likely.

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Biden’s tax plan might have a fighting chance if Democrats sweep Georgia

President-elect Joe Biden's tax plan might be a step closer to fruition if Democrats take both Senate seats in Georgia.

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From Global Leader to Follower, is Canada losing its FinTech edge?

Holt Accelerator | Jan Arp | Jan 6, 2020 Holt’s mission is to develop a more competitive fintech ecosystem in Canada to foster financial innovation. An overlooked focused area. Our research from hundreds of Holt Advisors, our digital events, and pre-covid travels across the globe discovered three key pillars are affected, resulting in Canada's positioning


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$15 minimum wage edges closer as Democrats win Senate control

The projected result of the Georgia runoff election on Tuesday makes a higher national minimum wage more likely.

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Hospitals must now post prices online (in consumer-friendly format). Here’s how you can benefit

While a new price transparency rule is aimed at helping consumers shop around for services, it isn't without challenges.

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OCC says Federally regulated banks can use stablecoins to conduct payments and other activities

Coindesk | Nikhilesh De | Jan 4, 2020 The federal banking regulator published an interpretive letter addressing whether national banks and federal savings associations could participate in independent node verification networks (INVNs, otherwise known as blockchain networks) or use stablecoins. The letter said that these financial institutions can participate as nodes on a blockchain and


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Fate of $2,000 stimulus checks could be determined by Georgia Senate race

Tuesday's U.S. Senate election in Georgia could be a make-or-break moment for the $2,000 stimulus check proposal.

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Robinhood Was Indeed Too Good to Be True

Morningstar | John Rekenthaler | Jan 4, 2020 The SEC releases the results of its investigation Something for Nothing? One wondered about Robinhood’s business model. The discount brokerage, which debuted in 2015, gives away trades. How, then, could the firm earn its keep? According to Robinhood’s early disclosure, its revenues came from two channels: 1) convincing customers


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Kevin Carmichael: The sleeper issue that will determine the future of Canada’s economic success

Financial Post | Kevin Carmichael | Jan 5, 2020 The recovery's pace will be determined by entrepreneurs, executives and investors — groups that for years have been reluctant to leave the sidelines Eyes roll on Bay Street when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet ministers describe old-fashioned government spending as “investment,” but Ottawa has


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Scammers have taken $36 billion in fraudulent unemployment payments from American workers

The U.S. has lost at least $36 billion to unemployment fraud since the spring. The new Covid relief law clamps down, but may harm workers in the process.

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The Success of Canada’s Recovery: Are Investors Ready to Spend?

Financial Post | Kevin Carmichael | Jan 5, 2020 The recovery's pace will be determined by entrepreneurs, executives and investors — groups that for years have been reluctant to leave the sidelines Eyes roll on Bay Street when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet ministers describe old-fashioned government spending as “investment,” but Ottawa has


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