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News | July 13, 2023 In a landmark ruling in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs, the court has determined that the sale of XRP on exchanges does not constitute investment contracts.  Institutional sales of the tokens violated federal securities laws, but programmatic sales did not, a court ruled. This decision could potentially reshape the

As inflation cools, investors are weighing whether to buy or sell Series I bonds amid other competitive options for cash. Here's what you need to know.

Research | July 13, 2023 2023 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update from Chainalysis Despite a broad downturn in crypto crime in 2023, ransomware has bucked the trend, extorting an alarming $175.8 million more than the same period in 2022. Cryptocurrency-related crime has significantly decreased in 2023, with inflows to known illicit entities down by 65% compared

News | July 13, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into OpenAI, the maker of the AI chatbot ChatGPT, over allegations that the AI system may have caused harm by publishing false information about individuals. The FTC is investigating OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, over possible consumer harm.  They are asking OpenAI

Report | July 13, 2023 Standing Committee on Industry Technology publishes report with recommendations and calls for a National blockchain strategy, clarify regulation and support industry growth and adoption Last month in June 2023, the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, chaired by Joël Lightbound, published a report titled "Blockchain Technology: Cryptocurrencies and Beyond" that

July 13, 2023 Real estate crowdfunding has transformed how people invest in real estate and given US and Canadian investors new opportunities. Let's dive deep into this exciting investment strategy and explore how it might benefit you. Understanding Real Estate Crowdfunding Simply put, real estate crowdfunding is pooling money from multiple investors to invest in

Innovate Finance | Jul 4, 2023 Despite economic slowdowns and uncertainties, the FinTech sector continues to demonstrate resilience, attracting a total of $27.3 billion across 1,711 deals globally. Select H1 2023 Global Fintech Investment Highlights Global Investment: The first six months of 2023 saw a total of $27.3 billion invested across 1,711 deals globally. However,

Student loan identity is a relationship with money and debt. Here are ways to use the energy to live in the present instead of standing still.

Hybrid work has changed where and how many people work. Experts say the time for employers, cities and retailers to adapt is now.

News | July 12, 2023 The Bank of China is collaborating with China Telecom and China Unicom to integrate its digital yuan app with specialized "super SIM cards" that have near-field communication capabilities.  The Bank of China is pioneering an offline payment system for the digital yuan, China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), using specialized

Blakes | Jul 12, 2023 Blakes has launched its fourth annual Canadian Cybersecurity Trends Study, a comprehensive look at Canada's cybersecurity landscape. The study is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of cybersecurity, including incident trends, mandatory breach reporting, cybersecurity litigation, and incident preparedness. A few key takeaways from the report

Coindesk | Jesse Hamilton | Jul 12, 2023 Reintroduction of a crypto oversight bill by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, proposing a less prominent role for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in crypto regulation. Instead, the bill suggests that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should oversee crypto exchanges, and stablecoin issuers

If you win the Powerball jackpot, your winnings drop significantly after taxes. Here's what to expect.

Social Security beneficiaries have seen record high cost-of-living adjustments in recent years due to high inflation. But that may end in 2024, experts predict.

After the Supreme Court nixed President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, he said his administration would pursue a new path to deliver the relief.