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From Collapse to Reinvention:  The Emergence of a Decentralized Crypto Banking Ecosystem

From Collapse to Reinvention: The Emergence of a Decentralized Crypto Banking Ecosystem

BNN Bloomberg | Yueqi Yang, Suvashree Ghosh and Emily Nicolle | Jun 9, 2023 After the collapse of Silvergate Capital Corp. and Signature Bank, which previously catered to crypto companies, a new banking landscape is emerging due to the regulatory crackdown in the US. The new banking system for crypto companies is fragmented and less


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3 years ago
Millionaires support raising Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. limits. They may be overlooking ways to access more coverage on deposits now

Millionaires support raising Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. limits. They may be overlooking ways to access more coverage on deposits now

Several bank failures have prompted investors to want more FDIC coverage on their deposits. While reform could happen, there are ways to boost coverage now.

3 years ago
Confronting aging: How LGBTQ+ seniors can tackle their special caregiving challenges

Confronting aging: How LGBTQ+ seniors can tackle their special caregiving challenges

Older LGBTQ+ Americans are twice as likely to be single and four times less likely to have children, presenting some special challenges to ensuring elder care.

3 years ago
How to Unlock Google’s Generative AI Search Feature

How to Unlock Google’s Generative AI Search Feature

Cloudbooklet | Isabel | Jun 9, 2023 Google’s latest offering, unveiled at the Google I/O 2023 conference, takes search to the next level with its Generative AI Search feature. Let’s dive into how you can activate this feature, and the perks that come with it! In the digital age, staying ahead of the curve is


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3 years ago
Russian Duo Charged in Historic Mt. Gox Hack and BTC-e Money Laundering Operation

Russian Duo Charged in Historic Mt. Gox Hack and BTC-e Money Laundering Operation

US DoJ | Release | Jun 9, 2023 Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner have been charged by the US Justice Department for hacking Mt. Gox, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and stealing 647,000 bitcoins, as well as illicitly operating the BTC-e exchange for money laundering. Russian Nationals Charged in Mt. Gox Hack: Alexey Bilyuchenko


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3 years ago
Crypto.com Arena Retains Name Despite Shutting Down Institutional Exchange

Crypto.com Arena Retains Name Despite Shutting Down Institutional Exchange

Forbes | Antonio Pequeño IV | Jun 9, 2023   Crypto.com, the cryptocurrency giant with over 80 million users, recently confirmed that the closure of its institutional exchange service in the U.S. will not affect its naming rights to the landmark Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. No Name Change: Crypto.com entered into a whopping


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3 years ago
FIS Dives Deeper into Embedded Finance with Bond Acquisition

FIS Dives Deeper into Embedded Finance with Bond Acquisition

Techcrunch | Mary Ann Azevedo, Ingrid Lunden  | Jun 9, 2023 FIS, a renowned player in the fintech industry, has strategically acquired Bond, a startup excelling in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and AI-powered financial infrastructure. M&A: FIS, a leading fintech company, has acquired Bond, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) or embedded finance. Bond’s technology


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3 years ago
Millions of student loan borrowers will have a new servicer when payments restart

Millions of student loan borrowers will have a new servicer when payments restart

A number of companies that serviced federal student loans for the government have stopped doing so. Here's what borrowers need to know.

3 years ago
The rich often misjudge the potency of their retirement savings, report finds

The rich often misjudge the potency of their retirement savings, report finds

Relative to other income groups, high earners tend to think they're on track for retirement when they're actually not, a new study found.

3 years ago
Amazon Prime Day is coming. Here's how sellers can prepare to boost their sales

Amazon Prime Day is coming. Here's how sellers can prepare to boost their sales

Amazon Prime Day hit record sales last year, and this year's event is likely to be in July. For third-party sellers on the e-commerce platform, it's a big deal.

3 years ago
Here’s What’s Sizzling in Fintech: Money 20/20 Amsterdam Highlights

Here’s What’s Sizzling in Fintech: Money 20/20 Amsterdam Highlights

CNBC | Ryan Browne, Arjun Kharpal, MacKenzie Sigalos  | Jun 10, 2023 The Money 20/20 conference in Amsterdam was the fintech hotspot, bringing trends and insights to the forefront. Here's what’s hot – and what’s not – in fintech right now B2B Fintech Takes Center Stage: Business-to-business (B2B) fintechs like Airwallex, Payoneer, and ClearBank eclipsed


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3 years ago
The Formation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum and its Impact on the Digital Economy and Consumer Privacy

The Formation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum and its Impact on the Digital Economy and Consumer Privacy

Competition Bureau of Canada | Release | Jun 9, 2023 Canada's leading regulatory authorities, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), have united to form the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum. The initiative aims to amplify information exchange, research, and collaborative efforts on digital market


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3 years ago
At a time when most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, the 'quiet luxury' trend takes over

At a time when most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, the 'quiet luxury' trend takes over

Buoyed by Gwyneth Paltrow's courtroom wardrobe and HBO's final season of "Succession," the look of "quiet luxury" has quickly caught on.

3 years ago
The IRS is cracking down on a popular small business tax break that could lead to a costly audit

The IRS is cracking down on a popular small business tax break that could lead to a costly audit

The Employee Retention Credit has soared in popularity among pandemic-related tax incentives for business owners, but the IRS has become skeptical of claims.

3 years ago
Worker emergency savings initiative reaches more than $2 billion in net new savings

Worker emergency savings initiative reaches more than $2 billion in net new savings

The Covid-19 pandemic raised awareness that the average American worker lacks a "cash cushion" for emergencies. Some employers are working to change that.

3 years ago