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Software firms across U.S. facing massive tax bills that threaten tech startup world survival

Software firms across U.S. facing massive tax bills that threaten tech startup world survival

A change in law for R&D costs blindsided software startups, and income tax bills are so big it may push tech companies under if Congress doesn’t provide a fix.

3 years ago
BoE Speech:  4 Areas at the Intersection of Payment Innovation, Tokenization, and Money

BoE Speech: 4 Areas at the Intersection of Payment Innovation, Tokenization, and Money

Bank of England | Sir Jon Cunliffee speech | April 17, 2023 In his speech at Innovate Finance Global Summit (London), Jon Cunliffe looks at four areas where the tokenisation of money is now being explored.  Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, predicts that the trend towards electronic money will continue due to the


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3 years ago
2023 Trends For Enterprise Companies To Prepare for a Recession

2023 Trends For Enterprise Companies To Prepare for a Recession

Guest Post | April 19, 2023 Based on the recent projections, global growth will slow down this year, going from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.9% in 2023. When facing periods of slow growth or recession, businesses must take steps to minimize the negative impact on their bottom line. Let's have a look at some practical


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3 years ago
How to avoid getting dropped from Medicaid as states narrow coverage

How to avoid getting dropped from Medicaid as states narrow coverage

As a pandemic-era policy winds down, millions of people on Medicaid may lose their coverage  — even though they remain eligible. Here's how to avoid that.

3 years ago
Do’s & One Don’t for Your Transport Startup

Do’s & One Don’t for Your Transport Startup

April 19, 2023 The transportation industry is undergoing a growth phase. That's one reason so many entrepreneurs are choosing to try their hand at launching startups that deliver goods from one place to another for a fee. However, as is the case with all other niches and business segments, owners need to avoid common pitfalls


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3 years ago
OpEd:  Draft U.S. Bill on Stablecoins Highlight Differences with CBDCs

OpEd: Draft U.S. Bill on Stablecoins Highlight Differences with CBDCs

Coindesk | George Kaloudis | Apr 17, 2023 A draft of a stablecoin bill that had been circulating among U.S. lawmakers since last fall was published over the weekend. At its center are stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDC), which have conveniently been set up as a hot button issue for the upcoming election


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3 years ago
How new grads can better their odds of landing a job even as employers cut back on college hires

How new grads can better their odds of landing a job even as employers cut back on college hires

Those armed with a newly minted diploma are entering a job market that suddenly looks a little less promising than it did a few months ago.

3 years ago
Robo-advisor Betterment settles tax charges with SEC for $9 million

Robo-advisor Betterment settles tax charges with SEC for $9 million

The SEC alleged failures related to Betterment's tax-loss harvesting service lost money for about 25,000 clients.

3 years ago
Gemini Commits to Canada and Files Pre-Registration Undertaking with the OSC

Gemini Commits to Canada and Files Pre-Registration Undertaking with the OSC

Gemini | Cynthia Del Pozo Garcia | Apr 12, 2023 Today, we are glad to show our continued commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian market. By providing a pre-registration undertaking to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we are taking a key step in our application to register as a restricted dealer with the OSC. Canada


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3 years ago
The federal government wastes at least $247 billion in taxpayer money each year. Here's how

The federal government wastes at least $247 billion in taxpayer money each year. Here's how

Upwards of $247 billion in taxpayer money was wasted last year, according to estimates by the Government Accountability Office.

3 years ago
OSFI Launches Stablecoin Consultation on International Recommendations

OSFI Launches Stablecoin Consultation on International Recommendations

OSFI | Release | Apr 17, 2023 Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) launched initial consultations on international recommendations related to fiat-referenced crypto-asset arrangements and activities. The article discusses a consultation by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada, which aims to provide clarification on digital assets,


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3 years ago
College Decision Day is coming up: Here's what to know before choosing a school

College Decision Day is coming up: Here's what to know before choosing a school

Students have less than two weeks to figure out which college they will attend ahead of National College Decision Day on May 1.

3 years ago
The Impact of COVID-19 on Private Equity

The Impact of COVID-19 on Private Equity

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the global economy, and the private equity industry has not been immune to its effects. Private equity firms have had to navigate unprecedented market volatility, significant changes in consumer behavior, and the … Continue reading

3 years ago
Ryan Reynolds Backs Canadian Fintech Firm Nuvei (and Tells a Story)

Ryan Reynolds Backs Canadian Fintech Firm Nuvei (and Tells a Story)

Yahoo Finance | Alicja Siekierska | Apr 17, 2023 "I know as much about fintech as I did about gin or mobile a few years ago." Canadian payment technology company Nuvei Corp. (NVEI.TO) has a new celebrity investor.  Actor and investor Ryan Reynolds has invested in payments firm Nuvei, although details about the size and


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3 years ago
If you need more time for your tax return, do this today or 'miss the opportunity,' pro warns

If you need more time for your tax return, do this today or 'miss the opportunity,' pro warns

Tax Day is April 18 for most Americans and the last chance for many to file an extension. Here's what to know if you need more time for your federal return.

3 years ago