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SEC chair gives in to a bitcoin ETF, but the hostility against cryptocurrency is still there

The SEC has paved the way for the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, but Chair Gary Gensler isn't a fan of crypto.

10 months ago

What will it cost you to buy a bitcoin ETF? Here are the cheapest and most expensive funds

Asset managers were already cutting their fees ahead of Thursday's launches for bitcoin ETFs.

10 months ago

Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2023 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose by 3.4% in December 2023, on an annual basis. That's up from November, but there are reasons for optimism, economists said.

10 months ago

Why can’t today’s young adults leave the nest? Blame high housing costs

Nearly one third, or 31%, of Gen Z are living with their parents because they can't afford to buy or rent their own space, according to a recent report.

10 months ago

Paying down student debt could soon boost your 401(k) balance. Here's how

A new provision allows employers to match their workers' student loan payments with contributions to their retirement plans. Here's what to know.

10 months ago

SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs. Is Ethereum Next?

Investing News | Jan 11, 2024 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of various spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) applications As widely reported, the SEC has approved applications for 11 issuers, including major players like BlackRock and Grayscale. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, a process that began in 2013


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10 months ago

GOP presidential candidates agree: Student loan borrowers shouldn't get forgiveness

The five major GOP presidential candidates still in the race all oppose student loan forgiveness.

10 months ago

What to know before buying the first bitcoin ETFs. FOMO 'is a poor investment strategy,' expert says

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Here's what to know before buying these assets.

10 months ago

One place you won't find a bitcoin ETF: Jack Bogle's Vanguard

Vanguard said it will not launch a bitcoin ETF, even as its chief rival BlackRock debuted a fund on Thursday.

10 months ago

Consumer spending growth will slow in 2024, economist predicts — it’s ‘not necessarily sustainable'

Consumer spending has remained remarkably resilient, but that's unlikely to continue, says Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation.

10 months ago

The spot bitcoin ETF: Here's what happens when it starts trading

With a spot bitcoin ETF now looking very real, attention is turning to the details.

10 months ago

Starbucks Controversy and Fintech Breakage

News and Insights | Jan 9, 2024 Consumer Protection Coalition Accuses Starbucks of Exploiting Customers with Gift Cards and App Payments As reported by Fortune, Starbucks has been accused by the Washington Consumer Protection Coalition of exploiting customers through its gift card and app payments to boost corporate profits and inflate executive bonuses by keeping


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10 months ago

SEC Hack and Bitcoin ETF Approval Insights

Crypto News | Jan 10, 2024 The SEC's Twitter account was compromised, leading to a false post about the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. This incident was not due to a breach of X's systems but was attributed to an unidentified individual gaining control over a phone number associated with the SEC's account. The false post


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10 months ago

Celsius Creditors to Return Funds Withdrawn Pre-Bankruptcy

Crypto News | Jan 10, 2024 Celsius Asks Creditors to Return Funds Withdrawn Within 90 Days Pre-Bankruptcy Celsius, a cryptocurrency lending platform, is in the midst of a major financial restructuring following its bankruptcy declaration. The company is now requesting certain creditors who withdrew large sums in the months leading up to the bankruptcy to


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10 months ago

Victims of tax identity theft face ‘unconscionable’ IRS delays, taxpayer advocate finds

While the IRS has boosted taxpayer service and technology, tax-related identity theft victims face "unconscionable delays," taxpayer advocate says.

10 months ago