Latest News on private equity markets

If picking a college comes down to the financial bottom line, then an in-state public school is often the best deal.

In his State of the Union, Biden called on Congress to pass the Junk Fees Prevention Act to reduce unexpected charges from banks and other service providers.

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | Feb 8, 2023 2022 was a challenging year for venture-back companies but there were many silver linings for investment crowdfunding.  Last week, Crowdfund Capital Advisors released their 7th annual Year in Review report. 105-page report (our longest yet) contains 100 charts, tables, images, and maps. Pitchbook Angel/Seed deals

If picking a college comes down to the financial bottom line, then an in-state public school is often the best deal.

Banks on wheels offer a partial solution to banking as more brick-and-mortar branches shut down in minority and low-income communities.

Consumers are prepared to spend big this Feb. 14, even if it means going into debt, several studies show.

Bankless Times | Elizabeth Kerr | Feb 1, 2023 There has been a 32.2% decline in the usage of crypto mixers in 2022 Cryptocurrency mixers mix users' coins with others from a large pool. Therefore, making it difficult to trace the source of the funds. As a result, mixers are popular among privacy-conscious investors and

Fintech Magazine | Joanna England | Feb 7, 2023 Revolut has rolled out its new crypto feature to 25 million customers, via its financial super app to provide more frictionless crypto trading experiences Revolut launched the crypto feature, called Staking in the UK and EEA, effectively taking another leap forward towards its mission to build

David Suzuki Foundation | Jan 26, 2023 Bringing Corporate Purpose into the Mainstream: Directions for Canadian Law concludes that a more solid legal scaffolding for corporate purpose in Canada is necessary and puts forward five key recommendations to make it happen. The idea of bringing corporate purpose into the mainstream through legal reform isn’t new.

CoinDesk | Brandy Betz | Feb 2, 2023 Analysis shows crypto startups only raised $548 million last month (January 2023) plunging 91% year over year. Venture capital (VC) and other investments in privately held crypto startups amounted to $548 million last month, a huge drop from $6 billion in January 2022, according to data compiled

European Digital SME Alliance | Omar Dhaher | Jan 31, 2023 SME Experts have finalised an SBS guide on blockchain and DLT to raise SMEs’ awareness on how to appropriately use technology, adapt to EU legislation, and maintain consistency to standardisation activities The EU blockchain market is expected to be valued around €59bn by 2028.

Level Up Coding | Jayden Levitt | Feb 2, 2023 You Must Understand the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment. Experiment:  Walter Mischel was a psychologist who led a study on delayed gratification at Standford University (Stanford Marshmallow Experiment). In this study, a child was offered a choice between a small but immediate reward or two small rewards

Starting a new business can be exciting and challenging at the same time. One important consideration for startups is securing the right type of funding. Different types of funding come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, and it’s … Continue reading →

Wholesale egg prices have declined by over 50% from their recent record highs. Retail prices may soon follow, but that's not a sure thing.

Debt ceiling woes have led to fierce debate about the future of Social Security and Medicare. But how lawmakers address those programs is up for debate.