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Goldman Sachs internal memo unveils new cryptocurrency trading team

Goldman Sachs internal memo unveils new cryptocurrency trading team

Goldman Sachs formally kicked off the cryptocurrency trading era on Wall Street.

5 years ago
Here's who would benefit most from student loan forgiveness

Here's who would benefit most from student loan forgiveness

The pain of student debt is worse for some than others. Here's who would benefit most from cancellation of the loans.

5 years ago
Think you should be an entrepreneur? This quiz is for you

Think you should be an entrepreneur? This quiz is for you

For Americans who dream of becoming successful entrepreneurs, a little knowledge can go a long way in overcoming fear of risk and failure.

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Op-ed: Liability reforms for employers are critical to states’ economic recovery

Op-ed: Liability reforms for employers are critical to states’ economic recovery

Last month, North Dakota became the 43rd state to advance employee safety measures and liability protections for employers.

5 years ago
Bank of Canada to become new regulator of fintech companies doing payments processing

Bank of Canada to become new regulator of fintech companies doing payments processing

The Globe and Mail | James Bradshaw and Mark Rendell | May 6, 2021 The federal government has introduced a new law to begin regulating technology companies offering payment services, aiming to increase trust in financial technology startups and stoke competition with established banks as digital payments become more popular. The Retail Payments Activities Act


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5 years ago
There are more reasons this year to check your homeowners insurance ahead of severe summer weather

There are more reasons this year to check your homeowners insurance ahead of severe summer weather

As weather-related events become more severe and costly, it's important to make sure you have sufficient coverage if your home gets damaged or destroyed.

5 years ago
29% of unemployed Americans have been jobless over a year

29% of unemployed Americans have been jobless over a year

About 29% of unemployed Americans have been out of work at least a year, a period of joblessness stretching to the early days of the Covid pandemic.

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Montana, South Carolina to kick people off jobless benefits even as unemployment rises

Montana, South Carolina to kick people off jobless benefits even as unemployment rises

Montana and South Carolina are ending participation in federal unemployment programs in June. More states may follow.

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Despite dismal jobs report, teenagers looking for summer work are in luck

Despite dismal jobs report, teenagers looking for summer work are in luck

Despite a disappointing jobs report, teen employment is looking up as summer approaches — especially as restaurants and bars become desperate to find help.

5 years ago
A Visual Explanation of Algorithmic Stablecoins

A Visual Explanation of Algorithmic Stablecoins

Dragonfly Research | Haseeb Qureshi | Apr 27, 2021 Stablecoin usage has exploded in the last year. And yet, fewer and fewer people seem to understand how these stablecoins actually work. For some reason, stablecoin creators are obsessed with making these designs seem impenetrably complex. Almost every white paper is mired in equations and newly


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5 years ago
Goldman Sachs unveils new cryptocurrency trading team in employee memo

Goldman Sachs unveils new cryptocurrency trading team in employee memo

Goldman Sachs formally kicked off the cryptocurrency trading era on Wall Street.

5 years ago
Why married couples must wait for tax refunds on $10,200 of unemployment benefits

Why married couples must wait for tax refunds on $10,200 of unemployment benefits

The IRS will start issuing tax refunds on unemployment benefits in May. Married couples who file a joint return may wait weeks or months longer.

5 years ago
As small businesses recover from the pandemic, they face a new obstacle: finding workers

As small businesses recover from the pandemic, they face a new obstacle: finding workers

More than 40% of small business owners had job openings that could not be filled, a survey found.

5 years ago
American Express puts $40 million into a fund to provide loans to small business owners of color

American Express puts $40 million into a fund to provide loans to small business owners of color

The loans, which started going out this week, range from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on business need.

5 years ago
A Roth IRA could help you buy a home. Here's what to know

A Roth IRA could help you buy a home. Here's what to know

Up to $10,000 in Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn free of taxes and penalty, along with contributions, for a home purchase if you meet certain requirements.

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