OSFI Consultation on Prudential Treatment of Cryptoasset Exposures
McCarthy Tetrault Ana Badour Jul 6, 2021 On June 10, 2021, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”) released a public consultation paper on...
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How criminals siphoned off unemployment payments directly from recipients’ accounts
Thousands of people who’ve received unemployment have complained that their benefits were stolen from their accounts, according to an analysis by CNBC.
Here's how Black Americans can begin building wealth right now
While societal changes are needed to address the wealth gap, there are also steps Black Americans can take right now to start building wealth, experts say.
EasyFi CEO on Current Lending and Borrowing Issues and Comments on DeFi
Crowdfund Insider Omar Faridi Jul 6, 2021 EasyFi is a universal layer-2 lending platform focused on improving the landscape of lending and borrowing digital assets. It...
Some charity donors may score a bigger write-off with retirement account funds
Certain taxpayers planning to give significant amounts to charity in 2021 may leverage extra retirement account funds to score a bigger write-off.
Influential economist Daron Acemoglu: Forward Thinking on technology and political economy
McKinsey Global Institute Michael Chui and Anna Bernasek Jul 14, 2021 The influential economist connects the dots between artificial intelligence, productivity, wages, and inequality, and how...
Serena Williams invests in rent-reporting fintech Esusu
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has invested an undisclosed amount in Esusu, a start-up with a mission to boost credit scores of underserved populations.
Inside Jack Dorsey’s Next Big Bet on Bitcoin, DeFi
The Street Anuz Thapa Jul 16 ,2021 Jack Dorsey has announced the creation of a new business under Square (SQ) - Get Report, dedicated to decentralized...
Delta variant might be a reason to extend unemployment benefits, say economists
A rise in Covid cases, fueled by the more infectious delta variant, may hamper the economic recovery and cause more layoffs, according to some economists.
How to get into angel investing with ‘no’ money
Sifted Kim Fai Kok Jul 15, 2021 Even if you don’t have a lot of capital to invest, you can start investing in companies just by...
How to Create a Product Roadmap
For tech startups, there is huge pressure to innovate faster and get to market quicker. Good execution doesn’t just happen–it requires planning and organization. Meet the...
Democrats' budget prohibits higher taxes for those making less than $400,000. Here's who might pay more
Senate Democrats issued a budget framework Wednesday that calls for higher taxes on the rich and more tax enforcement, similar to President Biden's tax plan.
The best ways to invest when inflation takes off
Inflation surged more in June than it has in more than 10 years, and the news has investors worried. Rising prices can erode a portfolio's profit.
Mark Wahlberg-backed F45 pops on IPO day. The actor says the workouts have incredible energy
"The energy is absolutely incredible" at the company's studios, Mark Wahlberg told CNBC from the floor of the NYSE before the stock started trading.
Worldwide gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 to 135.6 years
WEF Natalie Marchant Jul 14, 2021 By the numbers: Women in STEM Women made up a third (33%) of researchers in 2018 and have achieved parity...