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Strategy’s Rebrand, STRK Launch, and Bitcoin Tax Risks

Bitcoin | Feb 7, 2025 Three MicroStrategy Happenings MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) one of the biggest corporate holders of Bitcoin, has officially rebranded as Strategy, reflecting a deeper commitment to Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. Along with the rebrand, the company also launched a new financial product STRK now trading on Nasdaq offering an 8% dividend paying


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A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money

A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.

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Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.

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Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'

President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.

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Interop Labs Gifts $1.4M to Fuel AI & Blockchain at UW

Funding | Feb 7, 2025 University of Waterloo Receives $1 Million USD Donation to Boost AI and Blockchain Research On February 6, 2025, the University of Waterloo announced that they received a generous $1 million USD ($1.4 million CAD) donation from Interop Labs, the team behind a leading Web3 company, Axelar, to boost artificial intelligence


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RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.

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How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

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Hester Peirce’s Crypto Taskforce Roadmap: What’s Next for Regulation?

Crypto Regulation | Feb 6, 2025 SEC's New Crypto 2.0 Task Force Begins Journey Towards Regulatory Clarity in Digital Assets On Jan 21, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a Crypto 2.0 Task Force dedicated to the development of a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for digital assets.  The


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Tariffs are coming: Here’s one way consumers plan to cushion the financial blow

Thrift shopping has been a growing interest among shoppers in recent years — and especially now as consumers brace for higher prices.

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CIX 2025 Fintech and AI Startup Award Winners

CIX | Feb 6, 2025 CIX 2025 Awards Spotlight Canada’s High Potential Fintech and AI Startups Founded in 2008, the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is one of Canada's premier events for showcasing the most promising and innovative startups.  Held annually, CIX 2025 is remarkably in its 17th year, bringing together investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs


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Canadian Hacker Indicted in $65M DeFi Heist

Enforcement | Feb 6, 2025 U.S. Authorities Unseal Indictment Against Canadian in $65M Crypto Fraud The U.S. federal Office of the Public Affairs announced on February 3, 2025 that a Canadian citizen, Andean Medjedovic, has been formally indicted for allegedly exploiting vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, stealing approx. $65 million from


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How the U.S. has used tariffs throughout history — and why Trump is different, economists say

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

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Lower earners can see ‘five-figure refunds’ from these tax credits, expert says. Here’s who qualifies

The earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit are "refundable," meaning filers can claim a refund without tax liability. Here's who qualifies.

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What the 'mother of all trade wars' can teach us about U.S. tariffs, according to economists

Here's how present events are mirroring a key point in U.S. history that led to a trade war and exacerbated the Great Depression, according to economists.

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Disruptive Innovations Driving Global Change in 2025

Innovation | Feb 4, 2025 10 Game-Changing Technologies from ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2025 ARK Invest just dropped their annual Big Ideas 2025 report (148 page PDF) covering the disruptive tech trends that are game-changing industries and global economies.  It  provides insight into a lot of investment ideas backed with charts and data. Below are


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