ESMA’s DLT Pilot Reports Slow Uptake 1 Year On
Digital Assets Jun 13, 2024 The ESMA DLT Pilot Regime: One Year On and Its Future with MiCA The Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime was...
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Terraform Labs’ $4.55 Billion SEC Settlement
Crypto Enforcement Jun 13, 2024 Terraform Labs Settles SEC Fraud Case with $4.55 Billion Penalty One of the biggest fines in SEC history, $4.55 billion, will...
Banking Consolidation as Canadian Western Bank is Acquired
Banking Jun 13, 2024 National Bank to Purchase Canadian Western Bank for $5 Billion in Shares The National Bank of Canada has announced that it's reached...
Here are the 'micro pockets' of deflation in May 2024 — in one chart
Deflation is the opposite of inflation: It's how fast prices are falling. That's been happening for some areas of consumer budgets.
Maintenance and repair costs can be an unwelcome surprise for first-time homeowners. Here are some ways to avoid bill shock
Buying a house is expensive in 2024, but so is keeping and maintaining it. How to avoid unwanted surprises.
Biden economic advisor unveils 'key principles' for tax policy plan ahead of expiring Trump tax cuts
President Joe Biden's top economic advisor unveiled plans to address the battle over trillions in expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump.
Maintenance and repair costs can be an unwelcomed surprise for first-time homeowners. Here are some ways to avoid bill shock
Buying a house is expensive in 2024, but so is keeping and maintaining it. How to avoid unwanted surprises.
Senate Democrats call for higher taxes on Wall Street profits to address federal budget deficit
As Congress wrestles with a decision over trillions in expiring tax breaks, some Democratic lawmakers are calling for higher taxes on Wall Street profits.
Don’t 'just set it and forget it' on money goals, advisor says: 5 steps for a mid-year financial checkup
Halfway through the year is a good time to review your financial goals and make any adjustments needed to reach them.
Canada’s Capital Gains Tax Hike Moves Forward
Economy Jun 12, 2024 Canada’s new capital gains tax hike passes despite opposition, raising concerns about economic impacts. The capital gains tax rate in Canada was...
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady — here's what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings...
CFPB’s New Rule Boosts Open Banking Standards
Open Banking Jun 12, 2024 CFPB Publishes Final Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published final rules for personal...
Biden made it easier for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy. This woman, who thought it was a joke, got $158,182 cleared
Mishima Hughson, a former teacher in Virginia, is one of the student loan borrowers to benefit from the Biden administration's more lenient bankruptcy policy.
Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2024 — in one chart
Inflation declined to a 3.3% annual rate in May 2024, according to the consumer price index.
Making a plan to pay for long-term care: Insurance and other alternatives
A majority of Americans age 65 will require some type of long-term care in their lifetime. Planning for that care involves understanding your options.