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The Block | Frank Chaparro | Sep 29, 2020 Quick Take Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong blog post sent shockwaves throughout the tech community Here’s how it could impact its upcoming IPO Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong's doctrine on corporate activism may have ruffled feathers but it likely won't impede the firm's public market debut, according

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Decrypt | Adriana Hamacher | Sep 29, 2020 In 2017, Didi Taihuttu sold everything for Bitcoin, convinced he’d be a multi-millionaire by 2020. How’s that working out for him and his family?  In brief In 2017 a Dutch family of five sold all their possessions to invest in Bitcoin. They embarked on a world tour,

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Parents and students can start filing their FAFSA forms for the 2021-22 school year on Oct. 1. If you’ve experienced financial hardship due to Covid-19, there are a few extra steps this year.

Sometimes life gets in the way of your long-term goals, like saving for retirement. You can still take some steps to secure your future.

The right business partner can be a big advantage on the road to success, but can be a mistake if you don't choose wisely. A crisis like the coronavirus makes it even more important.

Starwood's Barry Sternlicht said the stock market would suffer from a Democratic sweep.

WEF | Michael Spellacy, Alan McIntyre, and Derek Baraldi | Sep 28, 2020 The banking industry has to walk the tightrope of balancing relief with financial responsibility. Where private investors are unwilling to step in, governments are filling the void. Structured correctly, pension funds and other long-term investors might be the “patient capital” required to

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Financial experts say that new investors shouldn't be encouraged to delay getting started by the threat of market volatility around the presidential election.

"There's actually a large number of software companies that are actually getting to a state of maturity," Smith said.

BIGG Digital Assets | Release | Sep 30, 2020 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIGG Digital Assets Inc. ("BIGG" or the "Company")(CSE: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins (Netcoins.ca) (“Netcoins”), the online cryptocurrency brokerage that makes it easy for Canadians to buy, sell, and understand cryptocurrency, is pleased to

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Singapore Straight Times | Sue-Ann Tan | Sep 30, 2020 SINGAPORE - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has directed Wirecard entities here to cease their payment services in Singapore, it announced on Wednesday (Sept 30). It added that these entities have to return all customers' funds by Oct 14. "MAS has been monitoring the

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As the pandemic continues to squeeze small-business owners, a difficult question is emerging: Is it time to close up shop? There's a right way and a wrong way to take down your shingle.

New York City restaurants are reopening their dining rooms for the first time since March, pushing eateries like o.d.o. by Odo to adapt how they serve their food.

If you've been laid off during the Covid-19 crisis, rethinking how to pay your bills and replenish your greatest financial asset — your income — are likely among your top priorities. The next moves you make, experts say, should be realistic and strategic to help you manage through the uncertainty. Here are five ways to pick yourself up and protect your finances after a job loss.

Social Capital Founder and Chief Executive Officer Chamath Palihapitiya said the stock market will continue to move higher regardless of a Trump or Biden presidency.