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Digital innovation during crisis launches tea auctions and digital currencies

Digital innovation during crisis launches tea auctions and digital currencies

IMF | Steven Dorst | March 9, 2021 Never let a serious crisis go to waste.” Innovators around the world are taking the saying seriously, responding to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with creative digital solutions. The Bahamas: first digital currency In October 2020, The Bahamas leapfrogged into the digital vanguard with the


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The smallest businesses can still apply for the Paycheck Protection Program

The smallest businesses can still apply for the Paycheck Protection Program

The priority application window for PPP loans for the smallest businesses ends March 9, but these firms can still apply for funds through the program.

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Here's how a $300 and $400 unemployment boost compare

Here's how a $300 and $400 unemployment boost compare

Congress is poised to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that raises jobless aid by $300 a week. The House had passed an earlier bill with a $400 boost.

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'Gamification' of online stock trading is not a problem, GOP senator says before GameStop hearing

'Gamification' of online stock trading is not a problem, GOP senator says before GameStop hearing

"My view is the democratization of these markets has been fantastic," Senate Banking ranking member Patrick Toomey told CNBC ahead of Tuesday's hearing.

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Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund rebounds 8% Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund rebounds 8% Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Wood has been hammered lately amid a big market rotation out of high-flying tech and into cyclical value stocks in the face of higher rates.

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Op-ed: Here's how to capitalize on a self-directed brokerage account within your 401(k) plan

Op-ed: Here's how to capitalize on a self-directed brokerage account within your 401(k) plan

If your employer's 401(k) plan allows it, it can be worth the money to hire your own advisor, putting you in an ideal position to optimize your retirement plan.

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Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund rebounds 7% Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund rebounds 7% Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Wood has been hammered lately amid a big market rotation out of high-flying tech and into cyclical value stocks in the face of higher rates.

5 years ago
Working from home has its advantages, but employees miss their coworkers

Working from home has its advantages, but employees miss their coworkers

After a year of working from home, employees miss in-person conversations, happy hours and the structure of office culture, according to a new report.

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Op-ed: Defining success as a woman in investment banking is more than just titles and salaries

Op-ed: Defining success as a woman in investment banking is more than just titles and salaries

Excelling at the workplace isn’t the only marker of success. Kourtney Gibson, president of Loop Capital, discusses setting an example for her three daughters.

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That raise you got might complicate saving for retirement, but advisors have workarounds

That raise you got might complicate saving for retirement, but advisors have workarounds

Highly compensated employees might not be able to take full advantage of all retirement savings opportunities, but there are workarounds advisors can recommend.

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Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation fund is set for a big rebound Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation fund is set for a big rebound Tuesday as Tesla, other tech darlings pop

Wood has been hammered lately amid a big market rotation out of high-flying tech and into cyclical value stocks in the face of higher rates.

5 years ago
$1,400 stimulus checks are included in Congress' new relief package. Here's the latest on what we know about those payments

$1,400 stimulus checks are included in Congress' new relief package. Here's the latest on what we know about those payments

Washington lawmakers are poised to authorize more direct payments for millions of Americans. Here's what we know about where that money stands.

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Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs

Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs

Ripple | James Wallis | March 3, 2021 Ripple is piloting a private version of the public, open-source XRP Ledger that provides Central Banks a secure, controlled and flexible solution for the issuance and management of digital currencies. With over 80% of Central Banks actively exploring some form of sovereign-backed cryptocurrency, new Central Bank Digital


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Fidelity leads a $376 million investment in Starling, valuing the UK digital bank at $1.5 billion

Fidelity leads a $376 million investment in Starling, valuing the UK digital bank at $1.5 billion

Starling said it would use the money to expand into Europe, and for anticipated mergers and acquisitions.

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Student loan forgiveness may become tax-free under Covid relief bill. Here's what that means for borrowers

Student loan forgiveness may become tax-free under Covid relief bill. Here's what that means for borrowers

The stimulus bill working its way through Congress would end the policy of taxing borrowers' forgiven student debt. That could save some people up to $10,000.

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