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Shares of rocket builder Astra surged in trading on Monday after the company reached orbit for the first time over the weekend.

FT | Nov 18, 2021 Payments company and stablecoin operator Circle announced a range of measures around financial inclusion on Wednesday, as global regulators increasingly debate how to supervise the $130bn industry.  Circle is among those promoting stablecoins as digital currencies with little friction and low transaction costs. “You don’t talk about sending ‘cross-border’ emails

The announcement means the central bank will likely stick with its post-pandemic policy on interest rates as inflation rises.

Verdict | Eric Johansson | Nov 22, 2021 Fintech innovators in Canada are enjoying their best year ever, having overcome the shocks of Covid-19. The coronavirus only seems to have whetted the Great White North’s appetite for disruption in its financial services. However, when the pandemic first hit, few dared believe the global contagion would

Gen Z tapped into their retirement savings at the highest rates, a survey from Bankrate found.

Federal contractors will be guaranteed an hourly minimum wage of at least $15 in all new contracts with government agencies beginning Jan. 30, 2022.

The Toronto Star | Jacob Lorinc | Nov 18, 2021 The program, now delayed until 2022, will give Ontarians access to an electronic version of their government ID — including driver’s licences and health cards — that can be stored on their mobile devices. The province says physical IDs will still be issued and accepted

CNET | Andrew Blok | Nov 17, 2021 Like me, you might be able to buy solar energy from your utility. Solar panels are out of financial reach for a lot of people. Solar energy, however, is more accessible. So, after writing about how relatively easy it is to claim renewable energy for your own

While the bill is not a done deal, the House passage means provisions to improve Medicare are a step closer to becoming law.

Torys LLP | Brigitte Goulard , Konata Lake,  Molly Reynolds | Nov 15, 2021 Approaches and Developments Canada has a strong, globally competitive financial sector that has proven to be stable, resilient and well respected. However, compared to other developed countries, Canada has experienced delays in rolling out frameworks, including legislation, that enable the fintech

There's still time to make year-end moves to slash your tax bill or boost your refund, according to experts. Here are some options to consider.

Shares of rocket builder Astra surged in trading Monday after the company reached orbit for the first time over the weekend.

Inflation is currently outpacing Social Security's 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment for 2022. Medicare Part B premiums may take a bigger chunk of benefit checks.

The leadership of SpaceX's rocket business has been shaken up, CNBC has learned, including the departure of two vice presidents from Elon Musk's company.

Delve, McGill | Katrin Tinn | Nov 1, 2021 Could a Central Bank Digital Currency ensure privacy and transparency for every transaction? A new model of digital currency proposes a secure yet anonymous “asymmetric privacy” alternative to cash, traditional bank transactions, and cryptocurrency. The invention of paper money revolutionized commerce. Backed by a promise of value