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AI | Dec 5, 2024 Understanding the Growth of GenAI with LLM Rankings and Industry Insights Information is Beautiful maintains a data rich source full of infographics that depict how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT compare with each other from OpenAI to Google, Microsoft and even Chinese versions.  This resource visually maps out the

Dec 5, 2024 In today’s fast-paced world, financial challenges can arise when least expected. Finding the right solution becomes crucial, whether it's an emergency, an unexpected bill, or a temporary cash shortage. For many individuals in Canada, traditional loans from banks or credit unions may not be an option due to poor credit history or

Pure Storage shares rallied 23% before the bell after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

Pure Storage shares rallied 21% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

There's soaring interest in donating crypto to charity, according to Fidelity Charitable. Here's how those donations can pay off at tax time.

Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.

Crypto Survey Results | Dec 3, 2024 Key Insights from the UK FCA's 2024 Crypto Consumer Research Survey On Nov 26, 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published results from its latest 2024 Cryptoassets Consumer Research Survey.  The UK-based survey is in Wave 5 which is part of a longitudinal survey designed to track insights

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

Although dynamic pricing has been around for years, a spike in demand for concert tickets and limited supply brought the practice back into the spotlight.

Enforcement | Dec 4, 2024 BC Securities Commission Issues $18.4M Penalty for Crypto Platform ezBTC and Founder for Fraudulent Practices On Dec 2, 2024, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced an $18.4 million CAD fine to BC-based crypto platform, ezBtc and David Smillie, for misappropriation of investor funds.  A BCSC panel made the decision

SEC | Dec 4, 2024 Trumps Key Picks:  Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair and New Co-Leadership at Crypto Assets Unit President-elect Donald Trump announced key picks at the SEC that could have huge implications for the crypto industry and financial regulation at large. Paul Atkins, A Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair Former SEC Commissioner and

There's been a surge of crypto donations to charity. Here's what to know before transferring digital currency.

Crypto | Release | Dec 4, 2024 LQwD Technologies Joins Microstrategy-led Bitcoin for Corporations as an Executive Member LQwD Technologies Corp., a leader in Bitcoin infrastructure and payments, has joined Bitcoins for Corporations (view press release) spearheaded by MicroStrategy in partnership with Bitcoin Magazine with the aim of accelerating corporate adoption of bitcoin.  It's a