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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.

Employers are now prioritizing skills and experience over degrees and credentials, according to Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.

Druckenmiller said he reduced his Nvidia bet after "the stock went from $150 to $900."

There's a growing disconnect between how much adult children expect to inherit and how much their aging parents plan on leaving them.

Crypto | May 7, 2024 Revolut Launches Revolut X, a New Crypto Trading Platform in the UK Revolut, a leading fintech company, has announced Revolut X, a dedicated crypto trading platform for U.K. retail customers. This strategic move aims to provide traders with a cost-effective and user-friendly platform for cryptocurrency transactions. Revolut X is differentiating

While the housing market in the U.S. continues to face high price tags and borrowing costs, it's unique compared to other countries. Here's why.

For decades, traditional investment vehicles like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds were seen as the primary paths for retail investors to grow their wealth. However, in recent years, alternative investments – assets that fall outside of these traditional categories – … Continue reading →

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Crypto | May 7, 2024 CRA's Enforcement on Unpaid Crypto Taxes in Canada The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has initiated about 400 audits and examinations targeting crypto asset non-compliance as it pursues approximately $54 million in unpaid taxes from cryptocurrency transactions. This reflects an increased enforcement environment as regulators catch up with technological advancements in

Payments | May 7, 2024 Local Payment Methods to Reach 58% of All Ecommerce Transaction Payment Value Globally by 2028 The 2024 Boku Global Ecommerce Report, produced in collaboration with Juniper Research, offers a detailed analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of global ecommerce and payment systems drawing from extensive data across 37 major markets