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Canadian Prepaid Payments Industry Increases Financial Services Innovation and Choice

Canadian Prepaid Payments Industry Increases Financial Services Innovation and Choice

Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization | Jun 9, 2021 TORONTO, June 9, 2021: The Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization (CPPO), the collective voice of the open-loop prepaid payments industry in Canada, today released the second comprehensive analysis of the Canadian prepaid landscape, a segment which continues to drive payments innovation in Canada. The Canadian Prepaid Ecosystem Report


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Introducing ARCx Sapphire (v3)

Introducing ARCx Sapphire (v3)

ARCx | Jun 1, 2021 Valuing on-chain identity. No Banks, No KYC, 100% Crypto Native. ARCx Sapphire (v3) will allow the protocol to issue its DeFi Passport that incentivizes reputation-building and curates on-chain identity int DeFi. The essential elements of this new release are that the: Protocol can assess on-chain activity and history to deliver


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Privacy Reform: Back to the Drawing Board For C-11?

Privacy Reform: Back to the Drawing Board For C-11?

Fasken | Jennifer Stoddart, Daniel Fabiano and Christopher Fergerson | Jun 9, 2021 On May 27, 2021, Prime Minister Trudeau reappointed Federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien for another year – and in doing so, sent a signal about the future of the government’s efforts to modernize the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).


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Advisors say life insurance may help combat Biden’s proposed tax increase

Advisors say life insurance may help combat Biden’s proposed tax increase

President Joe Biden is calling for higher taxes on inherited property. Financial advisors say it may make life insurance more compelling for estate planning.

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An Analysis of Bitcoin’s Use in Illicit Finance

An Analysis of Bitcoin’s Use in Illicit Finance

Crypto for Innovation | Michael Morell | Apr 6, 2021 Preface Today, the rapid adoption of blockchain technologies, and the cryptocurrencies they support, are on their way to revolutionizing global financial and payment systems. And, as expected, we are beginning to see a balancing between innovators and regulators, with prominent voices weighing in— some touting


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As Clover Health joins the 'meme stock' trend, here’s what investors need to watch out for

As Clover Health joins the 'meme stock' trend, here’s what investors need to watch out for

Individual investors inspired by social media are helping to move stocks like Clover Health. Here's what to know if you're tempted to join in.

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Wealthy investors are worried about inflation, CNBC millionaire survey shows

Wealthy investors are worried about inflation, CNBC millionaire survey shows

Sixty-five percent of millionaires are worried about rising inflation caused by recent government spending, according to CNBC's latest survey.

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The Importance of Education in the Modern World

The Importance of Education in the Modern World

Guest Post | Jun 8, 2021 It’s a frequent situation for contemporary graduates and adults to underestimate the vital meaning of education for them. It is trendy to think that one’s experience, creativity, ability to adjust to different situations and to communicate correctly give you much more chances to build a successful career than a


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Student loan forgiveness remains on the table, experts say

Student loan forgiveness remains on the table, experts say

Although the White House and lawmakers haven't taken any concrete steps toward forgiving student loans of late, a jubilee could still be in store, experts say.

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Here’s how to resist the urge to splurge in a post-pandemic spending spree

Here’s how to resist the urge to splurge in a post-pandemic spending spree

Just over 50% of U.S. consumers plan to spend extra money splurging or treating themselves, according to a recent survey. Here's how to do it smartly.

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Liquid Avatar Joins Linux Foundation Public Health Cardea Project

Liquid Avatar Joins Linux Foundation Public Health Cardea Project

Liquid Avatar Technologies | Release | Jun 8, 2021 Global identity solutions company commits to grow open source community and project, paving the way for growth of interoperable health identity solutions TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / June 8, 2021 / Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc. (CSE:LQID)(OTC PINK:TRWRF)(FRA:4T51) ("Liquid Avatar Technologies" or the "Company"), a global blockchain,


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Considering a budgeting and investing app? Here's how to vet it before handing over your information

Considering a budgeting and investing app? Here's how to vet it before handing over your information

There are many free or low-cost personal finance applications people can use for saving, investing and more. Here's what to know before you sign up.

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Gold as an inflation hedge? History suggests otherwise

Gold as an inflation hedge? History suggests otherwise

Gold is often touted as a way for investors to protect against rising inflation. But the asset class has a mixed track record during past inflationary periods.

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Relativity Space raises $650 million from Fidelity and others to build 3D-printed SpaceX competitor

Relativity Space raises $650 million from Fidelity and others to build 3D-printed SpaceX competitor

3D-printing specialist Relativity Space completed a $650 million fundraise to build a fully reusable rocket and challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway makes $500 million investment in Brazilian digital bank

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway makes $500 million investment in Brazilian digital bank

Nubank, which was founded in 2013, made its first appearance CNBC's Disruptor 50 list earlier this year.

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