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Are Finfluencers in Trouble or Just Getting Regulated?

Are Finfluencers in Trouble or Just Getting Regulated?

Regulation | June 13, 2025 Regulators Take Action on Unlawful Finfluencers While Advocates Urge Clarity, Fairness and Access Canadian regulators joined a coordinated global crackdown last week targeting unlawful finfluencers, or social media personalities promoting investments without registration or oversight. While enforcement activity is increasingly in focus, global experts and finfluencer advocates are warning that


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‘White collar’ jobs are down — but don’t blame AI yet, economists say

‘White collar’ jobs are down — but don’t blame AI yet, economists say

While white-collar job openings have been declining in recent years, experts say that artificial intelligence is not the culprit. At least, not yet.

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Shopify, Coinbase, Stripe to Take USDC Payments Mainstream

Shopify, Coinbase, Stripe to Take USDC Payments Mainstream

Stablecoins | June 13, 2025 Shopify Rolls Out USDC Payments with Coinbase and Stripe for Borderless, Lower Cost, Digital Commerce On June 12, 2025, Shopify announced that USDC stablecoin payments will be made available to its global merchant base via a new partnership with Coinbase and Stripe.  So merchants can now accept USD Coin via


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Who benefits from Republicans' 'big beautiful' bill depends largely on income. Children are no exception

Who benefits from Republicans' 'big beautiful' bill depends largely on income. Children are no exception

As the Senate considers House Republicans' "big beautiful" bill, here's how families may take home more or less money depending on their incomes.

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Wealthsimple Aims at Banks With New Credit and Loan Tools

Wealthsimple Aims at Banks With New Credit and Loan Tools

Fintech Product Launch | June 12, 2025 Fintech Wealthsimple Rivals Big Banks with 2% Cashback Credit Card Launch and Low Interest Line of Credit On June 11, 2025, Wealthsimple hosted their first 'Wealthsimple Presents:  The End of Banking?" public event in Toronto where they announced the launch of two new financial products that will compete


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Education Department wanted Treasury to help manage student loans

Education Department wanted Treasury to help manage student loans

The Education Department planned for the Treasury Department to help manage the country's student loan portfolio, court documents show.

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What a Trump, Powell showdown means for your money

What a Trump, Powell showdown means for your money

Tensions are escalating between the White House and the Federal Reserve, with consumers seemingly caught in the crossfire.

1 year ago
Senate confirms Billy Long as next IRS Commissioner. What taxpayers might expect amid agency cutbacks

Senate confirms Billy Long as next IRS Commissioner. What taxpayers might expect amid agency cutbacks

President Donald Trump's pick for IRS Commissioner, Billy Long, has been confirmed by the Senate. Here's what it could mean for the agency.

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Gemini Files for IPO as Crypto Reclaims Market Confidence

Gemini Files for IPO as Crypto Reclaims Market Confidence

Financing | June 12, 2025 Winklevoss-backed Exchange Tests Public Markets As Institutional Flows Rise On June 6, 2025, Gemini announced that it confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed IPO of its Class A common stock.  The SEC will  now review the statement subject to


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1 year ago
Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2025 — in one chart

Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2025 — in one chart

Inflation was tame in May but President Trump's tariff policy may cause consumer prices to rise noticeably heading into summer, economists said.

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The pros and cons of a $1,000 baby bonus in 'Trump Accounts,' according to experts

The pros and cons of a $1,000 baby bonus in 'Trump Accounts,' according to experts

The House GOP's "big, beautiful" tax bill includes a new savings account for children that comes with a $1,000 deposit from the federal government.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new estimates find

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new estimates find

New government inflation data suggests millions of Social Security beneficiaries may see a boost to their monthly checks in 2026. Here's what to know.

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SEC Considers DeFi With Innovation Safe Harbour

SEC Considers DeFi With Innovation Safe Harbour

Crypto Policy | June 11, 2025 Atkins and Peirce Back Safe Harbour and Rule Updates to Grow DeFi Responsibly On June 9, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted another crypto task force roundtable series session called, "DeFi and the American Spirit", bringing together together regulators, legal experts, DeFi protocol developers, and investors to


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1 year ago
Here’s what’s happening with unemployed Americans — in five charts

Here’s what’s happening with unemployed Americans — in five charts

It's not uncommon to hear of individuals job hunting for extended periods of time. These five charts help explain what's happening with unemployment.

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Vance joins Trump in bashing Powell, says Fed committing 'monetary malpractice' by not cutting rates

Vance joins Trump in bashing Powell, says Fed committing 'monetary malpractice' by not cutting rates

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are now double-teaming the Fed in an effort to get lower interest rates.

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