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Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.

It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) was a key theme throughout 2024. Globally, ChatGPT and generative AI tools were used by 59% of men and 51% of women[1] and the industry brought in $131.5B in global venture capital investment … Continue reading →

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Funding | Feb 7, 2025 University of Waterloo Receives $1 Million USD Donation to Boost AI and Blockchain Research On February 6, 2025, the University of Waterloo announced that they received a generous $1 million USD ($1.4 million CAD) donation from Interop Labs, the team behind a leading Web3 company, Axelar, to boost artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

Enforcement | Feb 6, 2025 U.S. Authorities Unseal Indictment Against Canadian in $65M Crypto Fraud The U.S. federal Office of the Public Affairs announced on February 3, 2025 that a Canadian citizen, Andean Medjedovic, has been formally indicted for allegedly exploiting vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, stealing approx. $65 million from

CIX | Feb 6, 2025 CIX 2025 Awards Spotlight Canada’s High Potential Fintech and AI Startups Founded in 2008, the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is one of Canada's premier events for showcasing the most promising and innovative startups.  Held annually, CIX 2025 is remarkably in its 17th year, bringing together investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs

Thrift shopping has been a growing interest among shoppers in recent years — and especially now as consumers brace for higher prices.

Crypto Regulation | Feb 6, 2025 SEC's New Crypto 2.0 Task Force Begins Journey Towards Regulatory Clarity in Digital Assets On Jan 21, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a Crypto 2.0 Task Force dedicated to the development of a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for digital assets.  The

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

The earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit are "refundable," meaning filers can claim a refund without tax liability. Here's who qualifies.

Here's how present events are mirroring a key point in U.S. history that led to a trade war and exacerbated the Great Depression, according to economists.

Crypto Regulation | Feb 5, 2025 U.S. Crypto Czar, David Sacks, Unveils New Crypto Strategy:  Key Takeaways from Inaugral Press Conference President Trump's newly appointed 'Crypto Czar', David Sacks, held his inaugural press conference yesterday to outline the administration's vision for Bitcoin and digital assets, signalling a positive shift in U.S. policy.  One that provides

If you've filed your tax return and you're eager for your refund, here's how to check the status of your payment. Find out when to expect your refund.

The S&P 500 index provided investors with record gains over the past two years. In 2025, that same approach may not reap the same gains.

Feb 5, 2025 Financial technology companies now use artificial intelligence (AI) to scan and verify identification documents. While this technology makes customer onboarding faster and more accurate, it creates new privacy challenges. This blog explores how fintech companies can use AI-powered ID scanning systems to protect customer data. What Is AI-Based ID Scanning? AI-powered ID