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NCFA Successfully Concludes Canada’s Leading Fintech and Financing Conference FFCON21: Breaking Barriers

NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Jun 4, 2021 Congratulations to the 2021 Fintech Draft Pitching Competition winners Agryo and Copia Wealth Studios! TORONTO — Jun 4, 2021 — The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA), the non-profit cross-body organization that promotes and supports fintech and funding throughout Canada, successfully concluded its seventh


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The Pentagon wants to use private rockets like SpaceX's Starship to deliver cargo around the world

The U.S. military is expanding a development program that wants to leverage reusable rockets, like those of SpaceX, to deliver cargo anywhere in the world.

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Fintech Fridays EP53: Staying True to Bitcoin

NCFA Canada | Jun 4, 2021 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. EP53: Staying True to Bitcoin Featured Guest: Guest:  CHRIS NAPRAWA, President, TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (LinkedIn) About TAAL TAAL is a global team of industry leading experts focused on creating the future of blockchain mining. We are on a mission


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Turning 65 and still working? Be sure to avoid costly Medicare mistakes

The biggest blunder is not signing up for Medicare when you're supposed to, says one expert. Here's what to know.

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Space debris tracker LeoLabs raises $65 million as satellites launch to orbit at unprecedented rate

LeoLabs, a private venture that tracks objects and debris in orbit through a network of radars, raised $65 million in capital in new fundraising round.

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Ex-TD Ameritrade CEO warns meme stock traders that leverage could 'rip your arms off'

"They got to be able to understand when they use leverage what that really means," former brokerage chief Joe Moglia told CNBC on Thursday.

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How to avoid overspending in this hot housing market

You have to have a clear plan in place before you start looking for your next home, experts say.

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Why inflation is both good and bad for your wallet

Inflation is a double-edged sword: Higher interest rates may follow, but higher prices for goods and services could erase those gains.

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Find the right VCs instantly

Stephnass | June 2021 What is OpenVC OpenVC is an open resource (think Wikipedia) where VCs can claim their investment thesis. By doing so, VCs receive less spam from clueless founders. They also drive highly-qualified deal flow. In return, it makes life easier for founders (yes, it matters). See:  BIS Report: Inside the Regulatory Sandbox:


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Watch SpaceX launch cargo to the space station on the company's 17th mission of this year

SpaceX plans to send the latest cargo mission for NASA to the space station on Thursday, with Elon Musk's company going for its 17th launch this year.

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The national eviction ban expires this month. But renters still have protections in these states

A 10-month-long national ban on eviction will soon expire, but renters in New York, New Jersey, Vermont and elsewhere will continue to have protections.

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25 states have introduced personal finance education legislation so far this year

The pandemic has led to a push for more personal finance education. This year, 25 states have introduced state legislation for personal finance classes.

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Binance Under the Microscope: Former FBI Agent Discusses Possible Investigation of World’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jun 3, 2021 Last month it was widely reported that Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, was under investigation by US authorities. Both the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) were said to be scrutinizing the activity of the digital marketplace. Binance


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Monthly child tax credit may offer lifeline to families losing federal unemployment benefits

More than two dozen states are opting out of federal unemployment programs. But the IRS will start sending parents up to $300 a month per kid starting July 15.

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SpaceX sends cargo to the space station, with the company on a record launch pace for 2021

SpaceX sent the latest cargo mission for NASA to the space station on Thursday, with Elon Musk's company launching its 17th orbital rocket this year.

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