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BC Court Freezes $250K of QuadrigaCX Co-founder’s Assets

BC Court Freezes $250K of QuadrigaCX Co-founder’s Assets

Crypto Enforcement | April 1, 2024 BC's Director of Civil Forfeiture has secured an interim preservation order against assets associated with Michael Patryn, co-founder of defunct QuadrigaCX The court order is part of ongoing efforts to address the fallout from one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency scams, and aims to seize $250,000 of co-founder Michael Patryn's


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2 years ago
'Guilt tipping' is getting out of control, but signs show consumers are pushing back

'Guilt tipping' is getting out of control, but signs show consumers are pushing back

Recent reports show shoppers are experiencing "tip fatigue" and starting to tip less — and resent "guilt tipping" even more.

2 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive returns

Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Micron and Lululemon

2 years ago
As new vehicles become more like computers, what car shoppers need to know about protecting their data

As new vehicles become more like computers, what car shoppers need to know about protecting their data

New cars nowadays carry a buffet of high-tech features. Yet, they come at a data privacy cost. Here's how drivers can navigate the market.

2 years ago
95% of Americans plan to look for a new job in 2024, survey finds — Here's how to switch strategically

95% of Americans plan to look for a new job in 2024, survey finds — Here's how to switch strategically

A majority of people said they plan to look for a new job in 2024, according to a Monster survey. But hiring experts say workers should switch strategically.

2 years ago
Can Canada Harvest the Next Wave of Productivity Growth?

Can Canada Harvest the Next Wave of Productivity Growth?

Productivity | March 29, 2024 Global Productivity Grew Sixfold in 3 Decades but Advanced Economies Have Slowed According to a McKinsey & Company analysis, the next wave of global productivity and economic growth is within reach, yet countries need to invest in productivity to harvest it or be left behind especially when faced with challenges


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2 years ago
There's still time to reduce your tax bill or boost your refund before the deadline — here's how

There's still time to reduce your tax bill or boost your refund before the deadline — here's how

With roughly two weeks until the federal tax deadline, there are still a few ways to reduce your tax bill or boost your refund.

2 years ago
Is the IPO Window Opening Back Up?

Is the IPO Window Opening Back Up?

The highs of the 2021 IPO market have been just a memory for the past couple of years. Initial Public Offering growth decreased in 2022 and 2023[1], and it is still too early to tell exactly what 2024 will bring. … Continue reading

2 years ago
The Future of Forex Trading in the FinTech Era – Innovations and Implications

The Future of Forex Trading in the FinTech Era – Innovations and Implications

March 29, 2024 The world of international finance is characterized by millions of transactions daily. Canada remains an important player on the global stage, with the Canadian foreign exchange market offering plenty of exciting opportunities to traders and investors worldwide. The CAD/USD currency pair is a hot favorite among traders in North America and Europe,


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2 years ago
I was charged $150 for missing a doctor's appointment. Turns out these fees are on the rise

I was charged $150 for missing a doctor's appointment. Turns out these fees are on the rise

Missed a doctor's appointment? You could get hit with a "no-show" fee. Here's what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them.

2 years ago
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Massive Fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Massive Fraud

SBF | March 28, 2024 Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud that led to the collapse of FTX, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers and shaking the confidence in the crypto markets As widely reported (AP News, CNN), the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) saga, culminating in a 25-year


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2 years ago
Influencer Tori Dunlap is spurring women to maximize their savings and invest in the stock market

Influencer Tori Dunlap is spurring women to maximize their savings and invest in the stock market

Tori Dunlap's resources on saving, budgeting and investing are helping women help themselves — and each other.

2 years ago
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits

Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits

Starting Sept. 30, food assistance from family and friends, plus community support, will no longer count against eligibility for SSI benefits.

2 years ago
Missing a doctor's appointment may trigger a 'no-show' fee of up to $100. Is that fair? Experts weigh in

Missing a doctor's appointment may trigger a 'no-show' fee of up to $100. Is that fair? Experts weigh in

Missed a doctor's appointment? You could get hit with a "no-show" fee. Here's what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them.

2 years ago
SWIFT Launching CBDC Solution Within 2 Years (to Compete with BRICS)

SWIFT Launching CBDC Solution Within 2 Years (to Compete with BRICS)

CBDC | March 28, 2024 SWIFT's CBDC Solution to Transform Cross-Border Transactions In a recent release, SWIFT has announced plans to launch a new platform within the next 12 to 24 months that aims to integrate CBDCs with the existing financial system to potentially streamline and secure digital currency transactions across borders. Under the guidance


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