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California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.

The 9 million federal student loan borrowers who are late on their bills may see their credit scores tank by as much as 129 points, a new report finds.

Innovation | March 5, 2025 Canada’s Fintech Paralysis is A Crisis of Political Will and Competition The impetus for this article is a recent interview by the Toronto Star with EQ Bank's CEO Andrew Moor.  While everyone is busy dealing with the impact and new realities of North American's tariff and trade war, the primary

March 5, 2025 iGaming is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing popularity of mobile gaming, the ease of online payments, and the introduction of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Two of the most important segments are driving this growth – online casinos and sports betting. Historically, sports betting accounted for the majority of money gambled at

Protecting personal and financial information should be part of a strategy to ensure overall financial well-being, regardless of the political climate.

While typical down payments have increased from a year ago, coming up with the necessary funds is still challenging for most Americans. What to consider.

After unseating Harvard, MIT is this year’s dream school, according to a new survey of college-bound students.

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.

Economy | March 4, 2025 Tariffs Trigger Trade War and Shake Markets > What It Means for Fintech and Finance Canada is on the front line of a global trade war unfolding, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.  On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on

Regulation | March 4, 2025 More SEC Crypto Cases Dropped as Regulatory Rollback Continues As the SEC retreats from its regulate by enforcement approach from the prior administration, major SEC cases against the crypto world are dropping faster than a meme coin in a bear market.  In a previous NCFA article, we covered that the

Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.

NCFA | March 4, 2025 Resources for Canadian SME Businesses to Improve Resiliency and Competitiveness In the face of economic uncertainty and the challenges posed by tariffs and trade tensions, Canadian businesses must adapt, innovate, and strengthen their resilience. The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) is committed to equipping entrepreneurs, small businesses, industry leaders

March 4, 2025 Family law is one of the most sensitive and complex areas of jurisprudence, as it affects personal aspects of people’s lives, their children, and their property. In Canada, the legal regulation of family relations has unique characteristics defined by both federal and provincial laws. Each province has its own acts that detail

Democrats and Republicans are making competing claims about how extending tax cuts from Trump's first term would benefit the rich and poor.

The Treasury Department has halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reporting for millions of businesses.