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Decisions, Decisions: Raising Capital for a Startup

Starting a new business is an exciting but challenging endeavor. One of the most important aspects of launching a new venture is deciding if, when, and how to raise capital for a startup. With many options available, it’s essential to … Continue reading


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1 year ago

SEC Drops BUSD Paxos Trust Investigation, No Enforcement

Enforcement | Jul 12, 2024 SEC Ends Investigation into Paxos Over Binance USD Token with No Enforcement Action Taken The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has finished its probe into Paxos Trust Company concerning the stablecoin Binance USD (BUSD) issuance and is not taking any enforcement action over BUSD. Paxos statement


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1 year ago

House Fails to Stop SEC’s Accounting Rule SAB 121

Crypto Regulation | Jul 12, 2024 US House Fails to Override Biden's Veto on SEC's Controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 21 (SAB 21) Recently, a bill to override President Joe Biden's veto of the controversial SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) was not successfully passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. According to SAB


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1 year ago

Here's the deflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart

Prices have fallen for physical goods, gasoline, airfare and some grocery items like apples since June 2023, according to the consumer price index.

1 year ago

Treasury, IRS announce 'major milestone' of $1 billion in past-due taxes collected from millionaires

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced a "major milestone" of collecting more than $1 billion in past-due taxes from millionaires.

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U.S. cities are sinking. Here's what that means for homeowners

Home values in areas with high land subsidence could drop 8.1%, according to forthcoming research. It's not the only way sinking surfaces could affect consumers.

1 year ago

Here's why housing inflation is still stubbornly high

Shelter inflation is the main impediment to the consumer price index hitting its target level. It's moderating slower than economists expected.

1 year ago

As inflation cools, estimate for 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment goes down

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% next year, according to a new estimate based on government inflation data released on Thursday.

1 year ago

Here's the inflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart

The annual inflation rate declined again in June 2024, as measured by the consumer price index. Consumers have seen relief for staples like food and gas.

1 year ago

High inflation is largely not Biden's or Trump's fault, economists say

Inflation surged to its highest level since 1981 during the pandemic era. That was primarily driven by dynamics outside White House control, economists said.

1 year ago

Inside Federal Securities Laws and Crypto’s Tightrope

Regulation | Jul 11, 2024 Insights from SEC's Director of Enforcement:  Federal Securities Laws in the Age of Crypto in a recent speech titled "What's Past is Prologue: Enforcing the Federal Securities Laws in the Age of Crypto", Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, delivered an overview of the present legal


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1 year ago

Gen Zers are willing to buy fixer-upper homes. Some already regret the decision, new report finds

Buying a fixer-upper home can mean a much cheaper purchase price. But the cost to make needed repairs and remodel might outweigh those savings.

1 year ago

NFX: Start Thinking ‘Service-as-a-Software’

AI | Jul 11, 2024 SMEs will be Turbocharged as we move from 'AI Tools' to 'Guided AI Agents' We agree with NFXs recent post that using "Guided AI Agents" instead of "AI tools" can automate a large amount of work and advance automation beyond simple job execution to produce efficiencies and specific business outcomes. 


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1 year ago

Inflation is causing financial stress: These 5 strategies can help you build a better budget

Having a budget strategy can help reduce financial stress and help you reach your goals. Learn different budgeting methods to discover what might work for you.

1 year ago

The Fed may soon cut interest rates. That could make your next trip abroad more expensive

The Federal Reserve raised rates aggressively to tame high inflation, supporting the U.S. dollar. Cutting rates may weaken it versus foreign currencies.

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