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Bitcoin | May 27, 2025 Strategy Acquires 4,020 New Bitcoin as Canadian Crypto ETFs Gain Strength On May 26, 2025 via press release, billionaire Michael Saylor's company, now rebranded as Strategy, announced the acquisition of an additional 4,020 Bitcoins between May 19 and May 25 for the total price of approx $427.1 million, showing growing

In a world where startup headlines are dominated by billion-dollar valuations and flashy unicorn initial public offerings (IPOs), a quieter but more sustainable movement has been gaining traction: zebra startups. These companies, built on principles of ethical growth, profit with … Continue reading →

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Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin, has launched its initial public offering, looking to raise about $624 million at a $5.65 billion valuation.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plans to transfer the country's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the SBA.

May 27, 2025 Struggling with debt in Canada? You're not alone. The combination of increasing living costs and ongoing economic challenges has led to more Canadians than ever before looking for ways to obtain financial assistance. A consumer proposal has become a widely accepted solution for financial relief in Canada. A consumer proposal is a

Innovation | May 17, 2025 Building Canada Strong: Throne Speech Establishes Path for Innovation and Canada's Economy, Sovereignty, and National Unity Today, on May 27, 2025, King Charles III delivered Canada’s Speech from the Throne in person for the first time since 1957.  It's a symbolic speech that outlined a comprehensive and forward looking agenda

Fintech Data Research and Strategy | May 25, 2025 FCA Financial Lives 2024 Survey Data Reveals 4 Personas with Real Needs Four FCA personas reveal where fintech innovation must go next On May 16, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published one of the richest datasets ever on UK consumer financial behaviour, resilience, and preferences

Here's how to create a withdrawal plan for your 529 college savings plan in uncertain times.

Activist ValueAct has a keen appreciation for artificial intelligence, and Rocket is poised to supercharge its business.

If you recently bought a house, it’s worth examining your property tax bill for inaccuracies, experts say. Appealing could save you hundreds of dollars a year.

Bitcoin Pizza Day | May 23, 2025 May 22 is a Symbol of Real-world impact, Adoption, and Belief in DeFi Systems From a $41 Pizza Order to a $1.1 Billion Milestone.  On May 22, 2010, a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas. At the time, the two pizzas were

Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez and Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte joined Trump at the signing ceremony in the oval office.

Affordable Care Act premium subsidies are on track to expire by the end of 2025. Without them, marketplace health insurance will get pricier for many people.

Families of international students are "completely frantic," said a college consultant with clients recently accepted into Harvard's Class of 2029.

The House GOP tax bill includes breaks for the wealthy, and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. "Bottom line is, a lot of people will lose benefits," one expert says.