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Trump Picks SEC Chair, Shakes Up Crypto and Oversight

SEC | Dec 4, 2024 Trumps Key Picks:  Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair and New Co-Leadership at Crypto Assets Unit President-elect Donald Trump announced key picks at the SEC that could have huge implications for the crypto industry and financial regulation at large. Paul Atkins, A Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair Former SEC Commissioner and


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BCSC Fines Fraudulent Crypto Platform ezBtc $18 Million

Enforcement | Dec 4, 2024 BC Securities Commission Issues $18.4M Penalty for Crypto Platform ezBTC and Founder for Fraudulent Practices On Dec 2, 2024, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced an $18.4 million CAD fine to BC-based crypto platform, ezBtc and David Smillie, for misappropriation of investor funds.  A BCSC panel made the decision


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'Dynamic pricing' was a top contender for word of the year. Here's why it got consumers so worked up in 2024

Although dynamic pricing has been around for years, a spike in demand for concert tickets and limited supply brought the practice back into the spotlight.

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Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

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AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

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Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

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UK vs. Canada: A Tale of Two Different Crypto Consumers

Crypto Survey Results | Dec 3, 2024 Key Insights from the UK FCA's 2024 Crypto Consumer Research Survey On Nov 26, 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published results from its latest 2024 Cryptoassets Consumer Research Survey.  The UK-based survey is in Wave 5 which is part of a longitudinal survey designed to track insights


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College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say

Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.

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Investors' crypto donations to charity skyrocket. Why it can be 'hugely beneficial,' expert says

There's soaring interest in donating crypto to charity, according to Fidelity Charitable. Here's how those donations can pay off at tax time.

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AI play Pure Storage soars 21% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 21% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

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AI play Pure Storage soars 23% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 23% before the bell after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

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Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. These last-minute tips can help

More than 67 million beneficiaries rely on Medicare for health care coverage, and they still have several days to select their plans for 2025.

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Is the BRICS Alternative Currency Plan Falling Apart?

BRICS | Dec 3, 2024 BRICS Nations Weigh Gains and Risks as New Currency Idea Faces Challenges The original BRICS member nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa previously announced their bold vision to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar by creating a shared currency.  The plan hatched and promised an alternative


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UK’s Regulatory Crypto Roadmap from Sandbox to Mainstream

Crypto Regulation | Dec 2, 2024 UK to Launch Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets by 2026 The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing to launch a comprehensive framework for cryptoassets and has released a roadmap  that sees final rules published in early 2026.  The UK has been at the forefront of fintech regulations for years


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This factor can get your mortgage application denied — even if you're a high earner

The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.

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