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United States: Virtual Currencies Regulatory Overview (and Comparative Guide)

United States: Virtual Currencies Regulatory Overview (and Comparative Guide)

Bull Blockchain Law LLP via Mondaq| Andrew Bull and Tyler Harttraft  | Feb 22, 2021 In broad terms, which legislative and regulatory provisions govern virtual currencies in your jurisdiction? In the United States, federal and state regulations and laws govern virtual currencies. While the US Congress has proposed federal legislation over the last two years,


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Gemini launches education platform Cryptopedia

Gemini launches education platform Cryptopedia

Gemini | Feb 18 2021 We are thrilled to announce the launch of Cryptopedia, a free resource that provides open-access, high-quality crypto education to the world. Our mission at Gemini is to empower the individual through crypto and we believe that journey begins with understanding. We know that the lack of comprehensive education around crypto


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Stimulus checks, unemployment benefits lift 1.6 million Americans out of poverty

Stimulus checks, unemployment benefits lift 1.6 million Americans out of poverty

Many Americans were lifted from poverty by a $900 billion Covid relief bill, according to new research. The gains may erode without more pandemic aid.

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Lost jobs, less pay, no childcare: A year into the pandemic, women are not OK

Lost jobs, less pay, no childcare: A year into the pandemic, women are not OK

More than 2.3 million women have left the workforce since February of 2020, bringing their labor participation rate to levels not seen since 1988.

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Goldman says that investors shouldn't worry about interest rates at these levels

Goldman says that investors shouldn't worry about interest rates at these levels

Rising interest rates that shook investors are well short of anything that poses a broader threat to the market, according to Goldman.

5 years ago
Required minimum distributions on retirement plans are back — and different

Required minimum distributions on retirement plans are back — and different

The hiatus on required retirement plan distributions is over, so retirees over age 72 should plan to take them. Here's a look at the quirks and rules changes.

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More teachers plan to quit as Covid stress overwhelms educators

More teachers plan to quit as Covid stress overwhelms educators

After a year of either putting themselves at risk in a classroom or struggling to reach remote students, many educators are ready to leave their jobs for good.

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Warren Buffett owns more of a Chinese electric car company than General Motors

Warren Buffett owns more of a Chinese electric car company than General Motors

Berkshire Hathaway holds an 8.2% stake in Chinese electric automaker BYD, more than it does of General Motors, Warren Buffett said in a letter to shareholders.

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Small-launch leader Rocket Lab going public via a SPAC, with plans for bigger Neutron rocket

Small-launch leader Rocket Lab going public via a SPAC, with plans for bigger Neutron rocket

Rocket Lab, the leader among companies building small rockets to launch satellites, is going public through a SPAC merger.

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Satellite data company Spire goes public via SPAC, adding to a growing list of public space plays

Satellite data company Spire goes public via SPAC, adding to a growing list of public space plays

Small satellite builder and data specialist Spire Global is planning to go public through a SPAC.

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Covid ‘long haulers’ can also suffer lasting impact on their finances. Here's one woman's story

Covid ‘long haulers’ can also suffer lasting impact on their finances. Here's one woman's story

On top of dealing with ongoing Covid symptoms, so-called "long haulers" also can see their financial situation get upended as they battle to feel better.

5 years ago
The IRS got 35 million tax returns in one week as Americans race to file and get their refunds

The IRS got 35 million tax returns in one week as Americans race to file and get their refunds

Covid-19 has led to a shorter and more complex tax season than usual. Here's why you should file as soon as possible.

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Covid relief bill may trigger $36 billion cut to Medicare, higher student loan fees

Covid relief bill may trigger $36 billion cut to Medicare, higher student loan fees

A $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill backed by Democrats may cause automatic cuts in certain programs like Medicare to control federal deficits.

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Buffett is buying back more Berkshire stock this year after record $25 billion repurchase  in 2020

Buffett is buying back more Berkshire stock this year after record $25 billion repurchase in 2020

During the fourth quarter the company bought back around $9 billion of Berkshire shares, bringing the total 2020 repurchase to a record $24.7 billion.

5 years ago
An activist with value approach takes the next step to turn around a food and beverage manufacturer

An activist with value approach takes the next step to turn around a food and beverage manufacturer

JANA Partners brings a diplomatic approach to address TreeHouse Foods’ undervaluation and shareholder return.

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