Robinhood is still on track for a hot IPO despite the GameStop controversy
Robinhood's ability to navigate the GameStop trading chaos likely means good things for its upcoming IPO.
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38% of Americans would give up sex for a year just to travel again, survey finds
After staying home for nearly a year, Americans said they would willingly give up love, sex or money in exchange for a vacation, according to a...
GameStop shares surge in premarket as Reddit favorites rally again
Shares of GameStop climbed 52.7% in premarket trade on Thursday as heavily-shorted stocks favored by Reddit traders look set for a resurgence.
Drawing down savings, relying on food banks: Americans take emergency actions amid the pandemic, CNBC + Acorns survey finds
As many as 40% of Americans have taken emergency financial measures amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent survey by CNBC + Acorns, conducted by...
Black women bear the brunt of financial pain from pandemic, CNBC + Acorns survey finds
Half of Black Americans and 40% of Hispanics are counting on another round of government Covid relief to get by, while 57% of Black women say...
Robinhood is still on track for a hot IPO despite the GameStop uproar
Robinhood's ability to navigate the GameStop trading chaos bodes well for its upcoming IPO.
GameStop shares soar more than 100% amid executive shuffle
GameStop announced Wednesday that its chief financial officer Jim Bell will resign on March 26.
GameStop shares soar more than 90% in late-afternoon trading
GameStop announced Wednesday that its chief financial officer Jim Bell will resign on March 26.
Self-employed and gig workers could get bigger loans under new PPP rules. They may want to wait to apply
The Small Business Administration will update how it calculates forgivable PPP loans for sole proprietors, but not until the first week of March.
MicroStrategy buys more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin, adding to massive holdings
MicroStrategy said the average purchase price of all its bitcoin purchases is $23,985 per digital token
Failure to report cryptocurrency on your tax return can lead to trouble with the IRS
Taxpayers who had 2020 income or gains from cryptocurrencies — regardless of the transaction — may regret it if they fail to report it on their...
Op-ed: Here's what to evaluate before investing in the SPACs boom
Special purpose acquisition companies are an alternative way for companies to go public that differs from a standard IPO. What to evaluate before investing.
Biden administration may undo certain Trump-era mortgage rules
The CFPB said Tuesday it may rewrite or undo Trump-era rules for certain mortgages. Consumer groups say those rules may lead banks to make riskier loans.
Mastercard and Island Pay launch first digital currency card
Fintech Magazine William Girling Feb 18, 2021 Finance giant Mastercard has teamed up with Island Pay to deliver a world first: a digital currency-linked payment card...
Versabank to Launch VCAD, World’s First Bank-issued, Deposit-based Digital Currency
Versabank Release Feb 24, 2021 VersaBank Partners with Stablecorp to Complete Development of Digital Currency Offering – Will Create Significant New Low Cost Deposit Source for...