The smallest businesses are getting extra PPP help. What to know before you apply
President Biden's administration on Monday announced changes for the PPP focused on helping small and minority owned firms as well as sole proprietors.
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FCA Consultation: Payment Services (Contactless Payments) and Electronic Money – Our Approach
FCA Consultation Jan 28, 2021 We’ve identified barriers to the success of open banking and future innovation in UK payments. To address these, we’re proposing amendments...
Op-ed: Black businesses support raising the minimum wage. Why doesn’t the rest of Corporate America?
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue and the pandemic has only exacerbated the need for a living wage, writes Ron Busby.
FCA and City of London’s Digital Sandbox Pilot – Presentations and Use Cases
Digital Sandbox Pilot UK Feb 20, 2021 The pilot ran from November 2020 through to February 2021. An evaluation process is currently being undertaken by an...
What Trump tax returns may reveal following Supreme Court ruling
Former President Donald Trump's accountants, Mazars USA, must hand over tax records to New York prosecutors following a Supreme Court ruling on Monday.
You knew it was coming: Climate Fintech
Forbes Nik Milanovic Feb 18, 2021 What do you get when you combine the buzziest tech sector with the most high-profile public policy issue? Financial technology...
Most student loan borrowers won't get a tax break this year
Student loan borrowers haven't had to make payments for most of 2020. The savings has helped many, but it also makes them ineligible for the usual...
Revolut to roll out QR code payments for business customers in 25 countries
AltFi Aisling Finn Feb 18, 2021 The fintech’s business customers will be able to take payments via QR codes, helping to maintain social distancing. Taking one...
GameStop Testimony: When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide
Cato Institute Jennifer J. Schulp Feb 18, 2021 By no means should the GameStop phenomenon result in changes that restrict retail investors’ access to the markets....
Still no stimulus check? What that means for your tax return this year
A recovery rebate credit is available if you think you missed out on all or some of the stimulus check money you should have received.
Want to launch an ecosystem? Consider Tokenization
2tokens Blog Jan 14, 2020 Tokens have been around for 1000s of years, but only recently have we seen the rise of digital tokens. Now, cryptographic...
Yellen sounds warning about 'extremely inefficient' bitcoin
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a warning Monday about the dangers that bitcoin poses both to investors and the public.
Elon Musk says SpaceX 'will double' Starlink satellite internet speeds later this year
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says its Starlink satellite internet service "will double" speeds to customers "later this year."
Ramit Sethi: Ace your job interview with these 3 strategies
"Eighty percent of the work is done before you ever walk in the room," Ramit Sethi said.
Op-ed: You've been asked to invest in a private venture. Here's when to say 'yes' and when to walk away
Investing in a small company that's looking to grow can be exciting and profitable. But before tying up your money, take these steps to ensure a...