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Op-ed: The good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to non-fungible tokens

An NFT stands for "non-fungible token," which is a unique digital asset that has proof of ownership and verification of authenticity held in the blockchain.

3 years ago

While Valentine’s Day is getting more expensive, going into debt isn't sexy

As Americans recover from Covid's financial strain, couples are less inclined to go into debt for a big, romantic gesture.

3 years ago

‘I didn't want to wait any longer.’ Meet three entrepreneurs who quit during the 'Great Resignation' to start their own businesses

A record 5.4 million people filed new business applications last year. Here's how three people struck out on their own.

3 years ago

The SPAC market starts 2022 with abysmal losses, abandoned deals

Companies that went public via SPACs have been among those worst affected by January's sell-off, while many sponsors wereforced to scrap their proposed deals,

3 years ago

Innovation 360 Webcast: Driving financial inclusion in the U.S.

Fast Company | Innovation 360 Webcast | Jan 20, 2022 Living paycheck to paycheck is one of the biggest sources of economic stress for Americans today—and these anxieties weigh on mental and physical health too. Two-thirds of the U.S. population struggles with one or more aspects of their finances, including spending, saving, borrowing, and planning.


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3 years ago

IRS Special Agent “Seeing ‘Mountains Of Fraud in Cryptocurrencies, NFTs”

ComplianceX | Jack Kelly | Jan 31, 2022 Speaking at a virtual event held on Tuesday by the USC Gould School of Law, Ryan Korner from the IRS Criminal Investigation’s Los Angeles field, said that both NFTs and cryptocurrencies are becoming a growing area of concern for regulators and tax collectors as they’ve steadily become more mainstream. Korner


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3 years ago

List of Digital Nomad Visas (TechPats) by Country

Nomad Girl | Tracey Johnson  | Feb 2, 2022 Many countries, especially the one’s dependent on tourism, have seen their economies decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. To offer relief to their economies they embark on bringing in long term stayers via specially designed visas for freelancers and digital nomads. The idea is those long term


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3 years ago

Workers at private companies have amassed more than $400 million in state-run retirement programs

So far, three states have automatic-enrollment retirement programs up and running for workers who don't have a 401(k) plan. More are on the way.

3 years ago

Elon Musk Asks McDonald’s to Accept Dogecoin

U.Today | Alex Dovbnya | Jan 26, 2022 Fast food giant McDonald’s is facing backlash after botching its response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk As reported by U.Today, the centibillionaire asked the Chicago-headquartered corporation to accept Dogecoin. In return, he promised to eat its Happy Meal on television. McDonald’s has seemingly backed away from the


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3 years ago

Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name? Victims will find out this tax season

Identity theft linked to unemployment benefits has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are several steps victims should take to protect themselves.

3 years ago

In the face of wreckage, DeFi’s self-policing shines

Arca | Jeff Dorman | Jan 31, 2022 The Chief Financial Officer of popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Wonderland was revealed as a convicted scammer and former executive of Quadriga. Michael Patryn, who went by the pseudonymous handle “Sifu” and worked directly with prominent DeFi founder Dani Sestagalli, had oversight over a treasury of nearly


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3 years ago

You may not have to pay the IRS back if you got too much in child tax credit payments

The IRS has protections in place that mean some families who received too much through the child tax credit won't have to repay the money.

3 years ago

Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor says clear crypto regulations would speed institutional adoption

The MicroStrategy CEO told CNBC on Wednesday he's looking for "clear, bright line definitions" around a digital security versus a digital currency.

3 years ago

Is Open Sea doing enough to combat NFT fraud?

The Guardian | Lois Beckett | Jan 29, 2022 The digital marketplace for NFTs grew to an estimated $22bn last year but companies face challenges monitoring stolen art Van Baarle is a popular digital artist, with millions of followers on social media. She’s one of a growing number of artists who have had online images


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3 years ago

Rates are going up: “Emergency monetary measures to support the economy are no longer needed”

BoC | Tiff Macklem | Feb 2, 2022 Our message is threefold. The emergency monetary measures needed to support the economy through the pandemic are no longer required and they have ended. Interest rates will need to increase to control inflation. Canadians should expect a rising path for interest rates. While reopening our economy after


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