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On Kalshi, contracts tied to whether the court would rule in favor of Trump's tariffs slipped to around 30% from nearly 50% before Wednesday's hearing.

Recent reports show a growing divide among consumers, with more borrowers either in a position of financial distress or strength.

Blockchain | Nov 5, 2025 Canadian Blockchain Firm Enters Agreement For First U.S. Data Center  On November 4, 2025 Canadian DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX V: DMGI; OTCQB: DMGGF; Frankfurt: 6AX) announced a letter agreement and deposit to acquire a 27,600 square foot building in Boardman, Oregon. The property sits on eight acres with an

Digital Banking | Nov 5, 2025 Tangerine's Digital Banking Upgrade Shows Both Progress and Growing Opportunities in Canada’s Fintech Ecosystem On November 4, 2025, Tangerine Bank announced a 10-year partnership with UK Fintech, Engine by Starling to deliver a next generation digital banking platform for more than two million Canadians. The agreement marks Engine’s first

Nov 4, 2025 In Canada, a growing number of retirees are seeking a safe and worry-free way to realize long-term growth in their digital assets. Faced with persistently low bank interest rates, limited returns from traditional investment products, and volatile crypto markets, striking a balance between stability and growth has become a crucial issue for

Gen Xers are the least financially prepared generation for retirement by nearly every measure, according to a recent report.

Follow on investments, or making additional investments in subsequent funding rounds, is most commonly associated with institutional investments from venture capital or private equity firms. However, the same concept can be relevant to individual investors, deciding whether or not to … Continue reading →

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Amid critical funding shortages for SNAP benefits, donors have stepped in to support the nonprofits addressing food insecurity.

Banking Regulation | Nov 4, 2025 Questrade Wins Federal Approval to Launch Questbank, Opening New Competition in Canada’s Banking Market On November 3, 2025, Questrade officially entered the banking sector. The company received federal approval from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to open Questbank, one of the few new Schedule I banks

Stablecoins | Nov 4, 2025 Visa Adds Multi-chain Stablecoin Support Across Four Blockchains and 25 Fiat Currencies On October 28, 2025, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney told investors in a Visa Q4 earnings call (22 page PDF) that the company is adding support for four stablecoins operating on four distinct blockchains across two currencies, with conversion

Stablecoins | Nov 3, 2025 Canada’s Stablecoin Activity Increases as Loon Builds Regulated Digital Dollar Ahead of the Federal Budget On October 27, 2025, Loon announced a CAD $3 million pre-seed round and the acquisition of the CADC stablecoin, led by Version One Ventures with participation from Garage Capital and Canadian angels. The company acquired

Social Finance | Nov 3, 2025 Citizen Investors Back CSI’s Community Bond to Strengthen Its Community-owned Infrastructure and Mission The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) confirmed in its August 2025 update that its 2025 Community Bond campaign, targeting $6 million in total investment, was nearly full following strong participation since launch in May. The funds

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over its new rule limiting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Asset managers are seeking to capitalize on the popularity of exchange-traded funds. Experts say it's to the benefit of many retail investors.

AI Licensing | Nov 3, 2025 Perplexity and Getty Images Partner to Bring Licensed Visuals Into AI Search On October 31 2025, Getty Images and Perplexity announced a global multi-year agreement that gives Perplexity permission to display Getty’s creative and editorial photos within its AI search tools. The partnership uses Getty’s API to bring licensed