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Blockchain | Sep 2, 2025 U.S. Commerce Department Publishes Economic Data Across Nine Blockchains On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second quarter GDP report, and according to multiple reports including MarketsMedia , the Department of Commerce also provided a cryptographic hash of this report on nine blockchains.  These

So far in 2025, we have been seeing an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as an exit strategy for startups. After a period of an icy initial public offering (IPO) market the past few years have seen growing dealmaking … Continue reading →

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Economy | Sep 2, 2025 PBO Warns of Rising Federal Labour Costs as Union Pressures Deepen Canada's Productivity Gap On August 28, 2025, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer published a report titled, 'Projecting Federal Personnel Expenses', projecting that personnel expenses will climb past $76B by 2029/30. While the report does not address productivity

More investors could pay 0% capital gains taxes in 2025 under President Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill.’ How to leverage the opportunity.

The Paul Singer-founded Elliott's bet in Pepsi is worth $4 billion, becoming the consumer giant's top five active investors excluding index funds.

I'm a CFP and personal finance reporter. Here's how I am planning for open enrollment this year amid climbing health care costs.

The IRS clarified that consumers don't need to drive their EV off the car lot by Sept. 30 to qualify for a federal tax break.

TipRanks' ranking service highlights three stocks favored by top flight analysts, including Palo Alto Networks and MongoDB.

I'm a personal finance reporter and I recently bought my wedding dress. Here's what I learned from the experience.

Rexford's premium assets, its consolidation in the REIT industry and discounted valuation makes the company a natural acquisition candidate.

Higher-income households have higher rates of retail refunds compared with lower-income shoppers, a report found. Here's why.

Aug 29, 2025 Modern organizations face unprecedented challenges in maintaining a competitive advantage while keeping their workforce motivated and efficient. One strategic approach that consistently delivers remarkable results is investing in employee upskilling. This practice not only enhances individual capabilities but creates a ripple effect that transforms entire organizational cultures, driving both productivity gains and

M&A | Aug 29, 2025 Desjardins’ $1.67B Guardian Capital Deal Expands Canada’s Asset Management Reach As reported on Aug 28, 2025 by the Investment Executive, Desjardins buys Guardian for $1.67 billion in an all cash deal that boosts scale, fintech investment, and global ambitions.  It's one of the largest Canadian asset management deals in years. 

Countries take different paths to retirement security, from voluntary savings in the U.S. to mandatory contributions in the Netherlands and Australia.

Aug 29, 2025 The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has been one of the most closely watched legal battles in the cryptocurrency industry. After nearly five years of uncertainty, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a settlement with Ripple Labs in August 2025. Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million fine, ending a prolonged