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European Digital SME Alliance | Omar Dhaher | Jan 31, 2023 SME Experts have finalised an SBS guide on blockchain and DLT to raise SMEs’ awareness on how to appropriately use technology, adapt to EU legislation, and maintain consistency to standardisation activities The EU blockchain market is expected to be valued around €59bn by 2028.

Fintech Magazine | Joanna England | Feb 7, 2023 Revolut has rolled out its new crypto feature to 25 million customers, via its financial super app to provide more frictionless crypto trading experiences Revolut launched the crypto feature, called Staking in the UK and EEA, effectively taking another leap forward towards its mission to build

While the national average for full coverage is up about 2.6%, changes range from a 16.7% jump in Illinois to a 7.2% drop in New Jersey.

David Suzuki Foundation | Jan 26, 2023 Bringing Corporate Purpose into the Mainstream: Directions for Canadian Law concludes that a more solid legal scaffolding for corporate purpose in Canada is necessary and puts forward five key recommendations to make it happen. The idea of bringing corporate purpose into the mainstream through legal reform isn’t new.

Reuters | Douglas Gillison and David Shepardson |  Feb 1, 2023 President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled fresh efforts to slash credit card late fees and drive down the prices that Apple Inc and Google parent Alphabet Inc charge on mobile app stores. Speaking at the White House, Biden also called on lawmakers to ban

President Joe Biden will renew his call for a "billionaire minimum tax" during the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.

CoinDesk | Brandy Betz | Feb 2, 2023 Analysis shows crypto startups only raised $548 million last month (January 2023) plunging 91% year over year. Venture capital (VC) and other investments in privately held crypto startups amounted to $548 million last month, a huge drop from $6 billion in January 2022, according to data compiled

Debt ceiling woes have led to fierce debate about the future of Social Security and Medicare. But how lawmakers address those programs is up for debate.

Fewer Americans, including millionaires, feel confident about their overall financial well-being.

Bloomberg | Lizette Chapman | Feb 6, 2023 Figure is one of countless once-hot startups now suddenly forced to contend with an icy environment for venture capital, particularly in the world of crypto.  Challenging times:  Two years ago, when investors’ fintech frenzy was at its peak, Cagney raised $200 million for Figure. The company at

Roth IRAs can be a powerful way to save money since withdrawals are generally tax-free in retirement. But a "five-year rule" could trigger a tax bill later.

Business Insider | Brian Evans | Feb 2, 2023 Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned Thursday of a looming currency crisis and that an inflation-linked cryptocurrency would be safer than bitcoin. Dalio on Bitcoin:  In an interview with CNBC, he asserted that the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization "has no relation to anything" and denounced

ISDA | Jan 26, 2023 The oft-repeated aphorism ‘not your keys, not your crypto’ suggests that only a party running an on-chain node and possessing the private key associated with a cryptocurrency holding can reliably be considered the owner. What defines the owner of an asset? And for a party that is not the direct

You can buy an extra $5,000 in paper Series I bonds with your tax refund, but experts say to consider your goals and weigh alternatives.

In a study of people in the process of divorce, a surprisingly high share of respondents said parting with their spouse led them to do better at work.