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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan spurred these heated Supreme Court exchanges

Questions on fairness and the scope of the president's power emerged as the Supreme Court justices debated Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

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Bitcoin Payments on the Rise

Reuters | Medha Singh, Lisa Pauline Mattackal | Feb 28, 2023 The 15-year-old cryptocurrency has filled many roles - from source of speculation to hedge against inflation - but has struggled to find a clear identity. Now there are growing signs it’s edging towards its intended purpose: payments. Bitcoin payments on the rise:  The amount


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Silvergate Capital shares drop more than 58% after the crypto bank delays its annual report

Silvergate said it is reviewing events since the end of last year that could impact "its ability to continue as a going concern."

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Silvergate Capital shares drop 57% after the crypto bank delays its annual report

Silvergate said it is reviewing events since the end of last year that could impact "its ability to continue as a going concern."

2 years ago

Managing Your Finances: 6 Tips To Help You Out

March 2, 2023 Managing your finances isn't always an easy task - but with the right strategies and tips, it doesn't have to be a challenge either. For those of us who are not financial experts, managing our finances can seem daunting or overwhelming. But it is possible to do so in an effective manner


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The Impact of Fintech on the Casino Industry

March 2, 2023 The casino industry as we know it today wouldn't be possible without advanced technologies. The best gambling platforms rely on fintech and similar innovations to run their operations smoothly. Whenever you visit aussielowdepositcasino.com, rest assured high-tech is somewhere in the background. For one, it can be a secure payment gateway. Game creation


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Fraud cost consumers $8.8 billion last year, Federal Trade Commission says. That's up 44% from 2021

Investment scams cost the most — more than $3.8 billion — which is more than double the $1.8 billion reported in 2021, according to the FTC.

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College is still worth it, research finds — although students are growing skeptical

Increasingly, high school students are rethinking the value of college. Yet earning a degree is almost always worthwhile, research shows.

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Banking-As-A-Service Is Under Fire

Forbes | Sarah Kocianski | Feb 27, 2023 Banking-as-a-Service was a major beneficiary of the recent fintech investment boom, but as we move through 2023 it’s an area facing increasing challenges. BaaS In The US:  is the provision of core banking services to third parties by a company holding a full banking licence. Well-known examples


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Consultation Paper for Comment: Hong Kong SFC Sets the Stage for Retail Access to Crypto Platforms

Herbert Smith Freehills | March 1, 2023 A major virtual asset (VA) regulatory milestone occurred last week when the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its much anticipated Consultation Paper on the proposed Regulatory Requirements for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators Licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (Consultation Paper). Among other things, the SFC


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2 years ago

6 Phases of Web3 Product-Market-Fit

Cointelegraph | Nitin Kumar  | Feb 28, 2023 The concept of Web3 product-market fit is crucial for the success of decentralized applications and platforms in the Web3 ecosystem. Web3 platforms can begin their product-market fit journey with the distribution of utility tokens via airdrops or bounties creating a community-operated workforce. Permissionless product innovation, leaderless movements


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Biden administration lawyer may have saved student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court could rule within months on a $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan by the Biden administration.

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Investment Crowdfunding for Retail Investors

MoneyWise | Barry Choi | Feb 28, 2023 Equity crowdfunding platforms are becoming more common in Canada, and it’s allowing everyday investors to own part of the action that was once reserved to accredited investors. With equity crowdfunding, a large number of investors can contribute to a business via platforms like FrontFundr or Equivesto. When


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Biden administration lawyer may have saved student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court, experts say

The Supreme Court could rule within months on a $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan by the Biden administration.

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Student loan borrowers camp out at Supreme Court, praise Biden forgiveness plan

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments challenging the Biden administration's plan to forgive the student loan debts of millions of Americans

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