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Wirex, a hybrid personal finance platform that merges blockchain tech and traditional finance, announced on Friday it has strengthened its partnership with cryptocurrency safety services Elliptic to reduce the risk of cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering. According to Wirex, the duo has been working together... Read More

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A spokesperson for Switzerland’s largest stock exchange, the Zurich-based SIX Exchange, has confirmed in an email to Coindesk that SIX is developing a “stablecoin” pegged to the Swiss franc for use on the company’s forthcoming digital asset exchange: “Yes, we are currently working on a... Read More

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A new report reaffirms that leading social platform Facebook is planning its very own cryptocurrency. The BBC has entered the mix by providing new details on the digital coin dubbed GlobalCoin for its international approach. The “Stablecoin” is expected to launch in Q1 of 2020,... Read More

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At one time, Loot had all the appearances of a promising young Fintech. Launched in 2014, in January of this year, it was reported that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) had taken a 25% stake in the startup as it prepared to launch a new... Read More

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NCFA Canada | May 24, 2019 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. Ep32-May 24:  Rallying behind Bitcoin with Frederick T. Pye HOST: Manseeb Khan, Fintech Friday's show host GUEST:  FREDERICK T. PYE, President & CEO, 3iQ Corp (Linkedin) BIO:  Fred kick-started his career as a precious metal and foreign exchange trader at Guardian Trust. In 1986, they

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"Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen has made a name for itself in Houston as one of the city’s standout restaurants for traditional Mexican food and world-class service. In a city overflowing with Tex-Mex and regionally influenced Mexican restaurants, few have dedicated themselves to bringing truly authentic Mexican cuisine to Houston as much as Ambriza co-owner and [...]

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Denise Hearn | Myth of Capitalism | May 24, 2019 Shivaun Moeran and her husband Adam Raff founded one of the most promising startups you’ve never heard of.  Adam managed Europe’s supercomputers used for weather forecasting and Shivaun managed software products for General Motors. While having a cigarette outside his office one day in 2006,

The reason why an increased valuation doesn’t necessarily lead to an increased price per share? Equity dilution. Continue reading →

Long-embattled Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will depart her office on June 7th thus initiating a scramble as to who will replace her in a historically important time for the UK. The ramifications of Brexit are profound and inestimable. But it is clear... Read More

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Gozney, a British manufacturer of professional wood and gas stone ovens, announced it is planning to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube next month. The company reported it is seeking to raise £500,000 through the funding round in order to accelerate its expansion into... Read More

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Germany-based global provider of digital payments and commerce solutions Wirecard announced on Friday it has expanded of its digital payment services within the Nordic retail market. Wirecard reported that thanks to its services, major retailers in the region, including Nymans Ur, Royal Design, Svenssons i Lammhult,... Read More

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U.S.-based fintech Zero Financial announced on Thursday it secured $20 million through its Series A financing round, which was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). The round brings the company total equity and debt funding to $35 million from top investors, such as NEA, SignalFire,... Read More

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The reason why an increased valuation doesn’t necessarily lead to an increased price per share? Equity dilution. Continue reading →

With the right planning, a cash value life insurance policy can help supplement income in retirement. But if you ignore it, loss of coverage and a raft of income taxes could be around the corner for your client.