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Here’s the outlook for bitcoin as geopolitical tensions heat up and interest rates rise

Here’s the outlook for bitcoin as geopolitical tensions heat up and interest rates rise

Crypto winter could last several more months, but that's historically when the industry does its best work in preparation for the next bull run.

4 years ago
Enter the world of climate fintech

Enter the world of climate fintech

Maddyness | Firstminute Capital | Feb 7, 2022 Climate fintech is a cross-cutting sector covering the intersection of climate, finance and digital technology. It includes a range of financial product innovations, applications and platforms that serve as mediums between all stakeholders to catalyse decarbonisation. Climate change poses substantial economic and political risk to the global


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4 years ago
IIROC Investor Alert:  Hash​min​er​.io

IIROC Investor Alert: Hash​min​er​.io

IIROC | Release | Feb 9, 2022 Be an informed investor - Don't be fooled by fraudsters misrepresenting themselves February 9, 2022 (Toronto, Ontario) – The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is warning Canadian investors not to be fooled by Hashminer.io. Investors have recently contacted IIROC asking about companies that claim to require


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4 years ago
Your tax return may get rejected if last year’s is still pending. Here’s how to fix the problem

Your tax return may get rejected if last year’s is still pending. Here’s how to fix the problem

If your 2020 tax return is still pending, there's a special step you need to take when electronically filing your 2021 return, according to the IRS.

4 years ago
3 timely ways to spend your tax refund this year

3 timely ways to spend your tax refund this year

For many American families, their tax refund is one of the largest cash infusions they get all year. Here are some timely ways to spend the money.

4 years ago
Bridging the Data Literacy and Digital Skills Gap

Bridging the Data Literacy and Digital Skills Gap

TechUK | Chris Greenwood | Feb 9, 2022 Chris Greenwood, UK Director for NetApp, a leading Cloud-led, data management company, looks at how data skills can bridge the digital divide. The past year and a half in particular has thrust data into the limelight, with scientists and government officials alike making pandemic-related decisions based on


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4 years ago
A new inflation reading shows the small business tipping point has been reached

A new inflation reading shows the small business tipping point has been reached

More small business owners say they need to raise prices and don't expect inflation to decline, a signal that higher prices have overtaken Main Street.

4 years ago
Expect to pay more for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Expect to pay more for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Even Valentine's Day costs more in 2022. Expect to pay top dollar for flowers, candy and dinner for two this Feb. 14.

4 years ago
Wormhole Portal Exploit:  Hackers Steal Nearly $320 Million of Wrapped ETH

Wormhole Portal Exploit: Hackers Steal Nearly $320 Million of Wrapped ETH

Finance Magnates | Bilal Jafar  | Feb 3, 2022 In one of the largest crypto thefts of all time, Wormhole Portal, a bridge between Solana (SOL) and other blockchains, was exploited for approximately 120k wrapped ETH. The total value of the stolen crypto assets currently stands at around $320 million. Wormhole has offered a bounty


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4 years ago
Here's where to keep your cash amid high inflation and rising interest rates

Here's where to keep your cash amid high inflation and rising interest rates

High inflation is likely reducing the value of your emergency cash. With interest rates poised to go up, it's important to watch where you keep that money.

4 years ago
Did you sign up for free credit monitoring after massive 2017 Equifax data breach? Keep an eye out for an email or letter

Did you sign up for free credit monitoring after massive 2017 Equifax data breach? Keep an eye out for an email or letter

Consumers who chose free credit monitoring as part of the Equifax settlement should receive information about it soon if they haven't already.

4 years ago
Societe Generale:  Lists First Security Tokens Utilizing Blockchain on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Societe Generale: Lists First Security Tokens Utilizing Blockchain on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jan 31, 2022 Societe Generale, the 3rd largest global bank based in France, has listed security tokens on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). These are the first securities admitted to the exchange that utilizes blockchain or a public Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Since April 2019, Societe Generale has structured


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4 years ago
With the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates, these savings accounts may benefit first

With the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates, these savings accounts may benefit first

High inflation is likely reducing the value of your emergency cash. With interest rates poised to go up, it's important to watch where you keep that money.

4 years ago
68% of investment execs don’t think clients should own crypto, survey finds

68% of investment execs don’t think clients should own crypto, survey finds

Most people in charge of investments at brokerages and financial advisory firms don't think clients should own bitcoin and other crypto, according to a survey.

4 years ago
Inflation's shock to economy complete as small business tipping point reached

Inflation's shock to economy complete as small business tipping point reached

More small business owners say they need to raise prices and don't expect inflation to decline, a signal that higher prices have overtaken Main Street.

4 years ago