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Cars leased in 2020 are worth an average $4,000 more than expected. These models have fared the best

While so-called positive equity is down from the average a year ago as used-car prices have fallen, it's worth exploring your options before your lease ends.

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NBA Top Shot NFT Case: Judge Says May Have to Register with Regulators

The Defiant | Samuel Haig | Feb 23, 2023 Judge Says It’s ‘Plausible’ NBA Top Shot Moments NFTs May Have to Be Registered With Regulators On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero ruled a lawsuit against Dapper Labs may move forward and rejected the company’s request to dismiss the action after concluding it is “plausible”


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2 years ago

Whispers of Ancient Wisdom: Crypto and CBDCs

Tristram for Bitvo | Feb 24, 2023 What is civilization?  The answer, of course, is highly contextual.  Your answer will be based on what you believe.  You may have been taught that civilization was a progression from hunter-gatherer to agricultural revolution to industrial revolution. And this progression is precisely the narrative behind the concept of


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2 years ago

As new data shows inflation rose in January, here's what consumers can expect next

Price growth will likely stay higher this year, and the Federal Reserve is poised to continue to hike interest rates.

2 years ago

Here's how to buy Treasury bills as some yields reach 5%, according to financial experts

Treasury bill yields have become more appealing after a series of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Here's what to know about purchasing T-bills.

2 years ago

Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Enhanced Investor Protection Expectations of Crypto Trading Platforms

BCSC | Release | Feb 22, 2023 Further to its update on December 12, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published a notice describing enhanced investor protection commitments it expects from crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) operating in Canada. Unregistered CTPs that continue to operate in Canada while pursuing registration are expected to provide an


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2 years ago

Op-ed: Financials may get more love amid sustained higher interest rates

After some decent gains this year, the financials sector could draw suitors aplenty from the investor crowd as 2023 progresses.

2 years ago

Retirees lost 23% of their 401(k) savings in 2022, Fidelity says

Retirement 401(k) account balances lost nearly one-quarter of their value in 2022, according to Fidelity Investments, the largest 401(k) provider in the U.S.

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Landmark Legal NFT Decision Favours Intellectual Property Owners

Herbert Smith Freehills | Sue Gilchrist, Aaron Hayward, Byron Turner and Joshua Sanchez-Lawson | Feb 10, 2023 The Manhattan federal jury's decision suggests registered brands can be protected against NFT infringements Hermès has succeeded in its case of trade mark infringement against non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild. This was the first US trial considering


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2 years ago

BUSD Depegged and Fell to $0.20 on Binance After Single $647k Sell Order

Protos | Feb 22, 2023 Liquidity on crypto exchange Binance evaporated on Wednesday morning as its stablecoin, BUSD, dropped to a low of $0.20 against the DAI stablecoin. A single sell order of $647,000 triggered the steep tumble. However, BUSD instantly regained its peg against DAI, as arbitrage traders snapped up the discount and sold


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2 years ago

Some Treasury bills are now paying 5%. Here's what investors need to know

Nearly risk-free Treasury bills, or T-bills, have recently become more attractive as interest rates increase. Here's what investors need to know.

2 years ago

Useful Marketing Tips For A Crowdfunding Project

Feb 23, 2023 Crowdfunding is a great way to finance a new business or project. But before you launch your campaign, there are some important marketing considerations to take into account. In this blog post, we'll share some top tips on how to market your crowdfunding project for maximum success. Whether you're looking to reach


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2 years ago

1 in 6 retirees are mulling a return to work. What to consider before 'unretiring'

Top reasons given for thinking about employment include needing the money and boredom, according to the new report.

2 years ago

More colleges set to close even as top schools experience application boom

Even as college applications surge, a number of institutions are in financial jeopardy.

2 years ago

How to access your IRS transcripts for an accurate tax return — and faster refund

Whether you’re filing a simple or complicated tax return, it’s critical to make sure it’s accurate and complete. Here's how IRS transcripts can help.

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