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Youth Banking Acquisition | February 13, 2027 Youth Accounts Meet Creator Scale and A New Growth Playbook On February 9, 2026, MrBeast and Beast Industries announced the acquisition of Step, who currently serves 7 million users and has high profile listed investors including the likes of Stephen Curry, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and

One of the first challenges for a startup is acquiring customers. Once customers have been acquired, a new challenge emerges: retaining them. For investors, understanding how a startup manages customer retention is an important metric to consider. In this blog, … Continue reading →

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The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says

The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said Friday. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

February 12, 2026 In Canada, innovators have started noticing a new platform called 'ufa'. Due to its unique features and offerings, the platform is expected to revolutionize financing for startups and small businesses for the uncertain economy and the present time of the financing alternatives. It also shows the evolution of the kinds of financing

The Trump administration dismantled a key defense in the U.S. fight against climate change. Experts say that may have far-reaching impacts on people's finances.

Feb 12, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Market Infrastructure Performance Testing And Provider Onboarding On February 11, 2026, Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, published a Q1 2026 Real Time Rail update. The update starts by locking in what the program completed in 2025: Moved into comprehensive testing Published

Feb 12, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Capital Markets and Digital Assets IPO Burden And Market Structure Costs On February 11, 2026, Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered committee testimony to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. The testimony puts numbers behind a push to cut the cost

Being hospitalized for an injury, such as a car accident, increases your risk of carrying medical debt and needing to file for bankruptcy, a new study finds.

 Wow! Get ready to tap into some killer crowdfunding insights! This is an important episode to listen to for any creator who wants to get funding on Kickstarter. You’re about to discover how crowdfunding is not just for brand-new ideas. Sometimes, it’s about bringing something back. I’m Salvador Briggman, and in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, I sat down with Joshua Watson, lead designer at Future Retro Synthesizers. Future Retro has been around since 1997. Their product? A legendary analog synthesizer called the 777. Instead of launching something untested, Joshua and his team made a bold decision. They revived a proven product. And, they used Kickstarter to validate demand, fund development, and deliver at a price their community actually wanted. The result? Over $174,000 raised from 200+ backers, hitting their funding goal […]

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Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

February 11, 2026 Loto-Québec Results 2026: Is Your Ticket the Next Multi-Million Winner? The first quarter of 2026 has already proven to be a life-changing period for many Quebecers. With massive jackpots and special gala events, the excitement surrounding the weekly draws is at an all-time high. For those who play regularly, keeping a close

Feb 11, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Stablecoins and Payments Stablecoin Infrastructure Reaches Enterprise Scale On February 11 2026, Levl raised $7M in seed funding to expand its platform that connects traditional banking infrastructure with stablecoin-powered cross border payments. The round was led by Galaxy Ventures with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain

AI Policy Consultation | February 11, 2026 11,300 Respondents Demand Sovereign Capital, Procurement Reform and Domestic IP retention On February 5, 2026, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the official Engagements on Canada’s Next AI Strategy Summary of Inputs. The report summarizes a 30 day consultation that ran from October 1 to 31,