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Decentralized Exchanges | Oct 25, 2023 The Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Market is Transforming With a shift from Automated Market Makers (AMMs) to order book models, increased regulatory scrutiny, and continuous innovations aimed at enhancing user experience and security, here's a look at what's going on: DEX Market Overview According to Coingecko who monitors 567 decentralized

Americans will need to get a travel authorization to visit most European nations starting in 2025. The requirement was supposed to take effect next year.

Would-be homebuyers need to earn over $400,000 a year to afford an average house in the two priciest metro areas in the U.S.

Americans paid $130 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022, according to a new report. Here are three strategies to help limit those charges.

Sustainability | Oct 25, 2023 The escalating reliance on Information Technology (IT) is undeniable, bringing with it a surge in energy demand and a consequential rise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lynn Johannson, an NCFA advisor and a sustainability expert, sheds light on this pressing issue, urging the Fintech industry to rethink its energy strategies

Crypto | Oct 25, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, has decided to testify in his own defense in the ongoing criminal fraud trial. This decision comes amidst a whirlwind of accusations and testimonies from former associates, painting a complex picture of the events leading to the collapse of the once-thriving cryptocurrency

AI and Capital Markets | Oct 25, 2023 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) publish a timely report on 'AI in Capital Markets - Exploring Use Cases in Ontario' The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in capital markets, particularly within the fintech sector, is revolutionizing how financial services are delivered

Regulation | Oct 25, 2023 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a new regulation targeting Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing (CVC mixing). FinCEN has announced a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), identifying international CVC mixing as a primary concern in money laundering activities. This proposal aims to increase

SBA-supported lending to women-owned small businesses is up nearly 70% since 2020, reaching over $5 billion in annual loan volume.

Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries were supposed to get stimulus checks with no strings attached. Three U.S. senators say the opposite has happened.

After becoming popular on TikTok, more people are trying the envelope method, or "cash stuffing," to stay on budget and out of debt. But there is a better way.

Crypto | Oct 24, 2023 Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently voiced his concerns over the potential stagnation in the crypto space and the risks associated with AI. It may come as a surprise to some that Vitalik has expressed concerns that crypto is losing its innovative edge, given that Bitcoin jumped north of

In the world of startup investments, the path to success is often filled with twists and turns, and investors must be prepared for the unexpected. One situation investors can face is the phenomenon known as “down rounds.” Unlike the excitement … Continue reading →

Health plans have many moving parts like premiums, co-insurance and deductibles that make it difficult to ascertain costs.

Devexperts | Joseph Carter | Oct 24, 2023 Financial Technology, often termed FinTech, has transformed the financial sector over recent years. Mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending, and other innovative FinTech solutions have become integral to modern financial markets. Both businesses and consumers now benefit from more efficient, transparent, and adaptable financial services. Treasury management once functioned