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Google Cloud is expanding it’s blockchain business and hiring

Google Cloud is expanding it’s blockchain business and hiring

CNBC | Jordan Novet | Jan 27, 2022 Google’s cloud division has formed a group to build business around blockchain applications, following efforts to grow in retail, health care and other industries. With DeFi, banks and lawyers are replaced by a programmable piece of code called a smart contract. This contract is written on a


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How to Make an NFT

How to Make an NFT

How-to-Geek | Fergus O'Sullivan | Feb 7, 2022 You can’t escape the NFT craze right now: everybody is talking about these digital assets, or even going so far as putting out their own. As a result, you may find yourself curious about how to get in on the action. Here’s how to make your own.


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Freedom Convoy Continues, Fundraiser Raises $542K in Bitcoin

Freedom Convoy Continues, Fundraiser Raises $542K in Bitcoin

Bitcoin.com | Jamie Redman | Feb 8, 2022 PM Justin Trudeau Insists Trucker’s Protest ‘Has to Stop,’ Florida Governor to Investigate Gofundme’s Actions The Freedom Convoy 2022 is still ongoing as thousands of people have surrounded the parliament buildings in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. The protest started on January 29, as Canadian truckers objected to the


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Binance, led by the world’s richest crypto billionaire, is taking a $200 million stake in Forbes

Binance, led by the world’s richest crypto billionaire, is taking a $200 million stake in Forbes

The move shows the increasing influence of the crypto industry with the sector's first big investment in a traditional U.S. media property.

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4 Tips for high growth fintechs looking to do compliance right

4 Tips for high growth fintechs looking to do compliance right

Griffin Blog | Anna O'Shaughnessy | Feb 3, 2022 Compliance is one of the most important aspects of any regulated business. But keeping pace with an ever-increasing mountain of laws, regulations, rules, and guidance can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill—especially for early-stage companies who are new to the financial services sector. If


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4 scams that may cost you this tax season

4 scams that may cost you this tax season

The 2022 tax season is underway. IRS officials are warning of a likely increase in fraud that could lead to identity theft and stolen tax refunds.

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Major Firms Launch the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition to Crackdown Manipulation

Major Firms Launch the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition to Crackdown Manipulation

Reuters | Hannah Lang | Feb 7, 2022 The new alliance and pledge comes as regulators remain concerned the new market is safe for investors, despite its surge in popularity. A group of major cryptocurrency firms including Coinbase, Circle, Anchorage Digital and Huobi Global are forming a new coalition aimed at cracking down on market


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The Evolving Digital Identity Landscape

The Evolving Digital Identity Landscape

Liquid Avatar Technologies | David Lucatch | Feb 9, 2022  How the current macro environment is changing the way we work, play, and engage online. The last time you left home, you probably had at least 3 items with you that would prove who you are, most likely your mobile device, wallet, and keyring. In


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Retirees seeking income may want to consider closed-end funds

Retirees seeking income may want to consider closed-end funds

Although these funds come with more risk than, say, U.S. Treasurys, they also can provide decent yields.

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71% of clients report experiencing financial anxiety. Here's why financial planners could be missing the signs

71% of clients report experiencing financial anxiety. Here's why financial planners could be missing the signs

Even people who are financially secure could be plagued by worry that a financial disaster is around the corner.

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These scams may cost you this tax season. Here's what to do if you are a victim

These scams may cost you this tax season. Here's what to do if you are a victim

The 2022 tax season is underway. IRS officials are warning of a likely increase in fraud that could lead to identity theft and stolen tax refunds.

4 years ago
Looking for an outdoors vacation spot? Rockies, Blue Ridge Mountains make top 10 list of ranges worldwide

Looking for an outdoors vacation spot? Rockies, Blue Ridge Mountains make top 10 list of ranges worldwide

The Rockies and Blue Ridge Mountains are two of the top 10 ranges worldwide for holidays as recently ranked by U.K. outdoor clothing and gear outfitter Blacks.

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This hidden muni bond tax may trigger higher Medicare premiums

This hidden muni bond tax may trigger higher Medicare premiums

Tax-free muni bond interest may trigger a costly surprise for high-income retirees with Medicare premium hikes.

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Giving block reports, Crypto philanthropy jumped nearly 16x in 2021

Giving block reports, Crypto philanthropy jumped nearly 16x in 2021

Cointelegraph | Prashant Jha  | Feb 3, 2022 The average crypto donation size was $10,455, 82x more than an average $128 cash donation. 2021 was not just the year of institutionalization of crypto and new all-time highs — it also turned out to be the biggest year to date for crypto philanthropy. According to research data


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How Proptech is changing the real estate industry

How Proptech is changing the real estate industry

Perch | Kat Wong and Joey Li | Feb 9, 2022 The growing necessity for innovation in many industries has become stronger than ever before, especially with consumer expectations steadily rising over the years. The residential real estate industry in particular is fast paced and always evolving with new emerging technologies designed to improve the


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