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Debby, now a post-tropical storm, is expected to soak more of the U.S. this weekend. Flood insurance likely won't cover things kept in your basement.

Fintech Mission | Aug 8, 2024 Unlock Your Company's Asian Market Potential - Opportunity for Canadian Fintech Startups! A Canadian Fintech Mission is being planned by the Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong for October 28–29, 2024, which is during Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFTW). For Canadian Fintechs, this mission offers an amazing opportunity to

KPMG H1'24 Global Fintech Funding Report | Aug 8, 2024 H1 2024 Global Fintech Declines as Canadian Fintech Shines With Two Massive Deals:  Nuvei and Plusgrade Global fintech investment declined across all regions due to high interest rates and continued geopolitical uncertainty, falling to $51.9 billion in H1 2024 from $62.3 billion in H2 2023.

The Biden administration's new affordable repayment plan, known as SAVE, may be on hold for months amid a slew of legal challenges. What borrowers should know.

Former President Donald Trump this week repeated his plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. But the plan could threaten entitlements, experts say.

Americans are racking up credit card debt and increasingly falling behind on their payments, recent reports show.

Americans are racking up credit card debt and increasingly falling behind on their payments, recent reports show.

Enforcement | Aug 8, 2024 Ripple's Legal Battle with the SEC Concludes with $125 Million Fine On Aug 7, 2024, the case between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally come to an end, with Judge Analisa Torres issuing an injunction against Ripple for any potential future violations of securities

Crypto | Aug 8, 2024 Policy Group Advocates for a Bitcoin Tax-Free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) in the United States An advocacy policy group called the USABTC, is proposing that the U.S setup a Bitcoin tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) to protect the dollar's global dominance (during a time it's being challenged by BRICS) and

Crypto News | Aug 8, 2024 Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved the world's first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) As reported by the Defiant, Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved the first Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Brazil, the first of its kind globally. The ETF is awaiting

Funding Announcement | Release | Aug 8, 2024 Walnut Insurance Secures $4.6M to Rollout Embedded Insurance Products Walnut Insurance announced today the successful completion of its current investment round, raising $4.6 million to expand its embedded insurance tech platform for insurers, brokers, and enterprise businesses.  The round was led by NAventures, the corporate venture capital

Here's what's on the radar for CNBC TV heading into Friday's session after stocks staged a sharp rebound on Thursday.

To cover the rising cost of college, most families have to rely on a combination of resources. This year, student loans are making up a larger share.

Recession risks have risen but the U.S. is likely to skirt a downturn if the Federal Reserve soon cuts interest rates, economists said.

Nearly half of student loan borrowers are anticipating debt forgiveness in the future. Here's how that might happen.