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Bitbuy to Offer Stock Trading to Its Users

Bitbuy to Offer Stock Trading to Its Users

Betakit | Charlize Alcaraz  | Sep 29, 2022 Toronto-based Bitbuy, a WonderFi company, to offer stock trading to its users. Founded in 2016 by Adam Goldman, Bitbuy claims that it has served over 400,00 users in Canada with $5 billion in crypto traded across its platform.  WonderFi acquired Bitbuy for approximately $206 million CAD in


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3 years ago
Ledn to acquire Arxnovum Investments, a fully-registered, Canadian digital asset investment manager

Ledn to acquire Arxnovum Investments, a fully-registered, Canadian digital asset investment manager

Ledn | Release | Oct 6, 2022 Ledn to acquire Arxnovum Investments to run asset management subsidiary TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ledn Inc. ("Ledn"), a global financial services provider for digital assets, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Arxnovum Investments Inc. ("Arxnovum"), a regulated Canadian digital asset investment


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3 years ago
Mega Millions jackpot is $410 million. Here are 3 key things to do if you win

Mega Millions jackpot is $410 million. Here are 3 key things to do if you win

Given the size of the windfall, there are a few important things to do if you discover you're holding the winning ticket, experts say.

3 years ago
Long-term unemployment dips by another 70,000 people. Here's what that means for job seekers

Long-term unemployment dips by another 70,000 people. Here's what that means for job seekers

The ranks of people who are unemployed for at least six months continues to decline in a strong labor market for job seekers.

3 years ago
Biden's student loan forgiveness application will go live any day now. Here's how to prepare

Biden's student loan forgiveness application will go live any day now. Here's how to prepare

The U.S. Department of Education has said the application for student loan forgiveness will be live in early October, suggesting it could be ready any day now.

3 years ago
More car buyers pay at least $1,000 a month for their loans as high prices, rate hikes throw 'a one-two punch'

More car buyers pay at least $1,000 a month for their loans as high prices, rate hikes throw 'a one-two punch'

Overall, 14.3% of consumers who financed a new car in the third quarter committed to payments above $1,000 per month, up from 8.3% during year-earlier period.

3 years ago
Learn to Love Those Bear Market Rallies

Learn to Love Those Bear Market Rallies

Tristram Waye for Bitvo | Oct 6, 2022 Get used to the bears (but don't get too negative) Crazy is just getting started. Which is saying something after three years of cray cray everywhere you look.  And there is a lot to be bearish about overall. Extreme market negativity is more than simply a bias. 


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3 years ago
More car buyers pay at least $1,000 a month for their loan, as high prices, rate hikes deal 'a one-two punch'

More car buyers pay at least $1,000 a month for their loan, as high prices, rate hikes deal 'a one-two punch'

Overall, 14.3% of consumers who financed a new car in the third quarter committed to payments above $1,000, up from 8.3% during the same time period in 2021.

3 years ago
The 5 Key Reasons to Choose a Custom E-Commerce Solution over an Inbuilt Ecommerce System

The 5 Key Reasons to Choose a Custom E-Commerce Solution over an Inbuilt Ecommerce System

Guest Post | Oct 6, 2022 Custom e-commerce solutions are more flexible and easier to use than inbuilt e-commerce systems. They offer more features, such as the ability to create a custom pricing plan, inventory management, and customizable product pages. The 5 Key Reasons to Choose a Custom eCommerce Solution over an Inbuilt Ecommerce System:


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3 years ago
Kraken Sep 2022 Report:  Silver Lining

Kraken Sep 2022 Report: Silver Lining

Kraken Blog | Oct 6, 2022 Hot on the heels of August, September 2022 also trended negatively for cryptoassets overall. Based on market capitalization, all sectors saw negative returns for the month, ranging from -14% to -1%. Following the overall crypto market trend, NFT market activity also slowed in August. Average daily users and average


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3 years ago
FT Partners Oct 2022:  Blockchain & Crypto Monthly Market Update and Analysis

FT Partners Oct 2022: Blockchain & Crypto Monthly Market Update and Analysis

FT Partners | Oct 5, 2022 View the 72 page online report --> here The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to


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3 years ago
Kim Kardashian Pays $1.26M to the SEC in Penalties for Unlawfully Touting Crypto

Kim Kardashian Pays $1.26M to the SEC in Penalties for Unlawfully Touting Crypto

SEC | Release | Oct 3, 2022 The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Kim Kardashian for touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion. Kardashian agreed to settle the charges, pay $1.26 million in penalties, disgorgement, and interest,


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3 years ago
Despite inflation worries, Americans are less likely to cancel Amazon Prime, Netflix than cut spending on food

Despite inflation worries, Americans are less likely to cancel Amazon Prime, Netflix than cut spending on food

Despite inflation concerns, Americans are less likely to cancel streaming services than cut spending on food and clothing, a recent report found.

3 years ago
Op-ed: 'Is college even worth it?' It's certainly not the only path to a successful career

Op-ed: 'Is college even worth it?' It's certainly not the only path to a successful career

Student debt forgiveness is only a Band-Aid. As tuition rises and wages don't seem to match, many Americans need to ask the question: "Is college even worth it?"

3 years ago
FA 100: How to invest heading into a recession, according to top-ranked advisors

FA 100: How to invest heading into a recession, according to top-ranked advisors

Despite the economic uncertainty, there is still plenty of upside potential for investors, experts say. Here's their advice for making the most of it.

3 years ago