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Launch | May 9, 2024 Three former Revolut employees have launched X10, a new hybrid crypto exchange, that merges the benefits of centralized and decentralized platforms. Backed by $6.5 million in venture capital from Tioga Capital, Semantic Ventures, Cherry Ventures, Starkware and Cyber Fund, X10 is combining the performance of a centralized exchange with decentralized

Crypto Enforcement | May 9, 2024 Challenges of Global Crypto Regulation and Edel Hsieh's Detention in Dubai As reported in the Guardian, Edel Hsieh, a U.S. cryptocurrency entrepreneur entangled with an alleged pyramid scheme HyperVerse has been detained in Dubai and allegedly beaten and coerced into signing a false confession highlights significant risks of global

The IRS has increased the health savings account contribution limits for 2025. Here's how much you can deposit with a high-deductible health plan.

Regulation Crowdfunding Report | May 9, 2024 Regulation Crowdfunding is Shaping Opportunities for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) published a report by researcher Melody Cheng called "Women and Minority-owned Businesses in Regulation Crowdfunding' showcasing the increasing trend of how Regulation

There is still $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, but the deadline to collect your payment is approaching. Here's what late filers need to know.

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will reportedly price its initial public offer at $21 a share Thursday.

Investing has parallels to collecting baseball cards. The only way to make sure you own a future star is to diversify.  

An improving economy has helped improve the outlook for Social Security's funds. But experts still point to the need for imminent reform.

AI Report | May 8, 2024 CFTC's TAC Outlines Essential Frameworks for Responsible AI in Financial Markets On May 2, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), sponsored by Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, released a comprehensive report titled, "Responsible AI in Financial Markets" (see:  release here). This report addresses the need for

May 8, 2024 The bail bond system in the United States is a critical component of the judiciary, yet it varies significantly from state to state. These variations can affect everything from the cost of obtaining bail to whether bail bond services are available at all. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of bail bond

Writing your will is a key component of financial planning. Here's why you should prepare your estate and how to start.

FTX | May 8, 2024 FTX Bankruptcy Recovery Plans When FTX, one of the largest crypto exchanges collapsed in 2022, the fintech world cringed, and anticipated the worst outcome for creditors and customers,  however, recent developments suggest a much more promising outcome.  FTX's legal team has announced a robust plan to repay creditors and customers

More than 34,000 people have left public comments on the Biden administration's new student loan forgiveness proposal. Here's what some of them said.

The interest rates on federal student loan rates will likely rise by about 1% in the 2024-2025 academic year. Here's what to know.

The interest rates on federal student loan rates will likely rise by about 1 percentage point in the 2024-2025 academic year. Here's what to know.