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Loon Raises $3M and Acquires CADC Stablecoin

Loon Raises $3M and Acquires CADC Stablecoin

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


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8 months ago
States sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

States sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

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

8 months ago
Perplexity and Getty Multi-year Images Licensing Deal

Perplexity and Getty Multi-year Images Licensing Deal

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


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8 months ago
Nearly two dozen states sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

Nearly two dozen states sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants

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

8 months ago
These inherited IRA mistakes could reduce your windfall, advisors say. How to avoid them

These inherited IRA mistakes could reduce your windfall, advisors say. How to avoid them

The rules for inherited IRAs can be complicated, and mistakes are costly. Here some of the biggest missteps and how to avoid them.

8 months ago
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced total returns

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced total returns

TipRanks' ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Valero Energy and Albertsons Companies.

8 months ago
Why travel insurance doesn't offer foolproof protection during the government shutdown

Why travel insurance doesn't offer foolproof protection during the government shutdown

More consumers are buying travel insurance amid the government shutdown. But it doesn't protect in all circumstances.

8 months ago
Impactive Capital sees a structural shift creating upside for this wastewater company

Impactive Capital sees a structural shift creating upside for this wastewater company

Impactive Capital recently took a stake in Advanced Drainage Systems and sees earnings growth ahead that is under appreciated.

8 months ago
Layoffs are mounting, making it a ‘challenging time to be unemployed,’ expert says. Here are 4 money moves to make

Layoffs are mounting, making it a ‘challenging time to be unemployed,’ expert says. Here are 4 money moves to make

Amazon, UPS, General Motors, Paramount and other big companies have recently announced layoffs. Here are key financial steps to take after a job loss.

8 months ago
Republican who oversaw student debt launches class action effort against Trump administration

Republican who oversaw student debt launches class action effort against Trump administration

The Trump administration is wrongfully damaging the credit of millions of student loan borrowers, a new proposed class action lawsuit says.

8 months ago
When a Fintech Giant Stumbles Fiserv’s $30 Billion Hit

When a Fintech Giant Stumbles Fiserv’s $30 Billion Hit

Fintech | Oct 30, 2025 Fiserv’s Stock Crash Highlights Growing Vendor and Governance Risks for Fintechs and Banks What triggered Fiserv’s record stock crash? On October 29 2025, Fiserv Inc.’s stock plunged 44 percent in a single trading day after management sharply cut revenue and earnings forecasts. The Forbes report confirmed that guidance for full


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8 months ago
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 4.03% for the next six months

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 4.03% for the next six months

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2026.

8 months ago
Understanding Pro Rata Rights

Understanding Pro Rata Rights

Pro rata rights represent the right for investors to participate in subsequent rounds of startup funding beyond their original investment. Generally utilized to preserve ownership stake when a startup pursues additional rounds of funding, pro rata rights are typically used … Continue reading


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8 months ago
Here's the maximum Social Security full retirement benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment

Here's the maximum Social Security full retirement benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment

A 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will push up the maximum full retirement benefit in 2026. Plus, some beneficiaries may face earnings limits.

8 months ago
Taxpayers may see 'record tax refund season' in 2026 due to Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' analysts say

Taxpayers may see 'record tax refund season' in 2026 due to Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' analysts say

Some filers could see a bigger tax refund in 2026 based on midyear changes enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Here's who could benefit.

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