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Stablecoin issuer Circle kicks off its IPO, targeting a nearly $6 billion valuation

Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin, has launched its initial public offering, looking to raise about $624 million at a $5.65 billion valuation.

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Court order challenges Trump's plan to move federal student loans to Small Business Administration

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plans to transfer the country's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the SBA.

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How Consumer Proposals Offer Debt Relief Solutions in Canada

May 27, 2025 Struggling with debt in Canada? You're not alone. The combination of increasing living costs and ongoing economic challenges has led to more Canadians than ever before looking for ways to obtain financial assistance. A consumer proposal has become a widely accepted solution for financial relief in Canada. A consumer proposal is a


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What the 2025 Throne Speech Means for Fintech and Growth

Innovation | May 17, 2025 Building Canada Strong: Throne Speech Establishes Path for Innovation and Canada's Economy, Sovereignty, and National Unity Today, on May 27, 2025, King Charles III delivered Canada’s Speech from the Throne in person for the first time since 1957.  It's a symbolic speech that outlined a comprehensive and forward looking agenda


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Where the Gaps Are: Fintech Insights from FCA Data

Fintech Data Research and Strategy | May 25, 2025 FCA Financial Lives 2024 Survey Data Reveals 4 Personas with Real Needs Four FCA personas reveal where fintech innovation must go next On May 16, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published one of the richest datasets ever on UK consumer financial behaviour, resilience, and preferences


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With college tuition bills coming due, here’s what to know before you tap your 529 plan

Here's how to create a withdrawal plan for your 529 college savings plan in uncertain times.

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New homeowners should do one key task for long-term tax savings, real estate attorney says

If you recently bought a house, it’s worth examining your property tax bill for inaccuracies, experts say. Appealing could save you hundreds of dollars a year.

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ValueAct takes a stake in Rocket Cos. Here’s how the activist may help lift the share price

Activist ValueAct has a keen appreciation for artificial intelligence, and Rocket is poised to supercharge its business.

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House Republican tax bill favors the rich — how much they stand to gain, and why

A tax and spending package passed by House Republicans funnels most of its financial benefits to the rich and leaves many low earners worse off.

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Nuclear stocks rally on report Trump will sign executive orders to support industry

The president is scheduled to sign orders in the Oval Office at 1 p.m. ET, according to the White House schedule.

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Private Market Investments During Economic Downturns

The impacts of economic downturns can be felt in many areas: bank accounts, investment accounts, home prices, grocery prices, and the list goes on. As prices rise, the power of cash and liquid assets decreases. However, private market investing has … Continue reading


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House Republican tax bill skipped ACA credits — marketplace health insurance will get pricier without them

Affordable Care Act premium subsidies are on track to expire by the end of 2025. Without them, marketplace health insurance will get pricier for many people.

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Harvard students are 'frantic' after Trump administration blocks international enrollment, college consultant says

Families of international students are "completely frantic," said a college consultant with clients recently accepted into Harvard's Class of 2029.

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What historic Medicaid, SNAP cuts in House Republican bill would mean for coverage

The House GOP tax bill includes breaks for the wealthy, and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. "Bottom line is, a lot of people will lose benefits," one expert says.

7 months ago

Keep Raises C$108M to Reinvent SMB Finance in Canada

Fintech Financing | May 22, 2025 Keep, Canadian Fintech, Raises C$108M to Modernize Small Business Banking and Credit On May 20, 2025, Toronto-based fintech Keep revealed that it raised C$108 million in new funding to reinvent small business finance in Canada. The funding round includes C$33 million in equity financing led by Tribe Capital, plus


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