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VersaBank Release | Sep 2, 2025 VersaBank USA Pilots Tokenized U.S. Deposits With FDIC Backing On August 26, 2025, VersaBank that its U.S. subsidiary VersaBank USA has begun piloting a tokenized U.S. dollar deposit product called USDVB.  The test program is designed to confirm that USDVB works smoothly, meets security standards, and complies with U.S. banking

The Paul Singer-founded Elliott's bet in Pepsi is worth $4 billion, becoming the consumer giant's top five active investors excluding index funds.

So far in 2025, we have been seeing an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as an exit strategy for startups. After a period of an icy initial public offering (IPO) market the past few years have seen growing dealmaking … Continue reading →

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Blockchain | Sep 2, 2025 U.S. Commerce Department Publishes Economic Data Across Nine Blockchains On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second quarter GDP report, and according to multiple reports including MarketsMedia , the Department of Commerce also provided a cryptographic hash of this report on nine blockchains.  These

Economy | Sep 2, 2025 PBO Warns of Rising Federal Labour Costs as Union Pressures Deepen Canada's Productivity Gap On August 28, 2025, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer published a report titled, 'Projecting Federal Personnel Expenses', projecting that personnel expenses will climb past $76B by 2029/30. While the report does not address productivity

I'm a CFP and personal finance reporter. Here's how I am planning for open enrollment this year amid climbing health care costs.

The IRS clarified that consumers don't need to drive their EV off the car lot by Sept. 30 to qualify for a federal tax break.

TipRanks' ranking service highlights three stocks favored by top flight analysts, including Palo Alto Networks and MongoDB.

I'm a personal finance reporter and I recently bought my wedding dress. Here's what I learned from the experience.

Rexford's premium assets, its consolidation in the REIT industry and discounted valuation makes the company a natural acquisition candidate.

Higher-income households have higher rates of retail refunds compared with lower-income shoppers, a report found. Here's why.

Countries take different paths to retirement security, from voluntary savings in the U.S. to mandatory contributions in the Netherlands and Australia.

There are two main business model structures for startups: business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C). Each structure can have distinct growth trajectories, risk profiles, and key performance indicators. In this blog, learn more about B2B and B2C … Continue reading →

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AI Partnership | Aug 29, 2025 IG Wealth and InterVal Bring AI Powered Valuation Tools to Canadian Entrepreneurs On August 28, 2025, IG Wealth Management and Canadian fintech interVal announced a new partnership to help small and medium business owners measure company value and identify opportunities for growth. The collaboration strengthens IG’s advisory network by embedding

Aug 29, 2025 Modern organizations face unprecedented challenges in maintaining a competitive advantage while keeping their workforce motivated and efficient. One strategic approach that consistently delivers remarkable results is investing in employee upskilling. This practice not only enhances individual capabilities but creates a ripple effect that transforms entire organizational cultures, driving both productivity gains and