Fintech start-up MX names new CEO as firm prepares for sale or IPO
MX is one of a handful of infrastructure companies that have helped facilitate the growth of the fintech ecosystem in recent years.
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Make a killing on NFTs and crypto? The IRS may tax them differently
Non-fungible tokens are likely considered collectibles, subjecting them to a higher top tax rate on capital gains than bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
NASAA: Crypto scams are the leading threat to investors in 2022
Investment Executive James Langton Jan 10, 2022 Frauds and scams involving crypto and other digital assets are the leading threat to investors in 2022, according to...
Last year, illicit crypto addresses received all-time-high $14 billion but that was only 0.15% of total volume
ChainAnalysis Jan 6, 2022 Cryptocurrency-based crime hit a new all-time high in 2021, with illicit addresses receiving $14 billion over the course of the year, up...
Just 22% of people give themselves high scores when it comes to financial wellness
A survey shows that most people don't have confidence in their ability to provide for their families and handle life's unexpected financial events.
Amid rising prices, American families fall deeper in debt
Between inflation and ongoing supply chain issues, prices are rising and it's eating away at the average family budget.
Bank of America is cutting overdraft fees
Bank of America said it is slashing the fees it charges customers who overdraw their accounts and plans to eliminate non-sufficient funds fees entirely.
Galaxy Digital Research: Crypto VCs biggest year ever 2021
Galaxy Digital Alex Thorn Jan 10, 2o21 Key Takeaways from the report (Published Jan 6): Venture capitalists invested more than $33bn into crypto/blockchain startups in 2021,...
Tumult in tech stocks hurts for now, but may not lead to broader correction
The Nasdaq and technology slid sharply to start the year, but strategists say that may not be the fate of the broader market as a whole.
How Employers and Leaders Can Help With Our Mental Health Crisis
Forbes Jack Kelly Jan 8, 2022 For two years we've been subjected to fear, anxiety, isolation, powerlessness which all contributed to a crisis of “collective trauma,”...
New North Star III: Case for a Canada Advanced Project Research Agency
PPT Robert Asselin Dec 22, 2021 Canada’s prosperity has relied too heavily on the here and now of deficit spending, booming real estate and debt-financed household...
Top cryptocurrencies are sliding. Is it time to try the asset class?
Price dips in bitcoin and ethereum may offer some investors a chance to jump into cryptocurrencies. Here's what to know.
IRS urges Americans to file taxes online to avoid refund delays
There are steps people can take to ensure their tax return and refund don't face processing delays, said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.
Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): There’s more to consider than you think
Which is better, pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions? There is more to consider than future brackets, according to financial experts.
Australian Open Joins the Metaverse, Partners with Decentraland, Launching ‘Art Ball’ NFTs
CryptoPotato Dimitar Dzhondzhorov Jan 9, 2021 Australian Open teamed up with Decentraland to hold this year's tournament virtually, too. One of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments...