Webull Securities (Canada) says it has launched options trading for registered accounts in Canada. Webull users can now trade options in Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). The Webull Group currently operates in 15 regions globally, including Canada, serving over 20… Read More
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OurCrowd revealed a new VC investment center in Abu Dhabi to manage deals for its platform while expanding its market back in late 2022. At the same time, the investment platform announced an AI hub named Integrated Data Intelligence Ltd (IDI), which seeks to develop… Read More
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Everyone knows the definition of an Accredited Investor is broken. The rule sets a monetary hurdle for individuals who may participate in certain private securities offerings. It is obvious to all that wealth is not necessarily an indicator of sophistication. Still, the SEC has failed… Read More
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The Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued its interim report this month outlining the abuse of financial data by the federal government. Whether you are a Republican or Democrat, you should be outraged by this… Read More
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Last week, Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) announced that it would acquire MoneyLion (NYSE: ML) for around $1 billion. Gen Digital is a software firm in the cyber sector with a market cap of around $18.26 billion. A neobank, MoneyLion, went public in a SPAC deal in September… Read More
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Bitcoin continues to march higher following the election of former President Donald Trump and his forthcoming crypto-friendly administration. It was only a year ago when Bitcoin was trading around $40,000. This week, Bitcoin topped $106,000, setting a new all-time high for the world’s most popular… Read More
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StartEngine, a full stack securities crowdfunding platform, is raising money for itself on its own platform. One of the key selling points to invest in the platform is its private deal room or StartEngine Private where investors can purchase securities in Reg D offerings. Typcially… Read More
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Elon Musk, founder and CEO of multiple firms including Tesla and SpaceX, has leveraged X, another one of his companies, to lambast outgoing SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Oh Gary, how could you do this to me? 🥹 pic.twitter.com/OoooQI77ZS — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 12,… Read More
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The initial coin offering (ICO) era came to a screeching halt following a statement made by the Securities and Exchange Commission that effectively told issuers to halt the process. During the wild and crazy days of ICOs, millions or billions were both made and lost…. Read More
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Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cantor Fitzgerald, LP, and two Special Purpose Acquisition companies (SPACs) it controlled with “making misleading statements to investors ahead of their initial public offerings (IPOs).” SPACs are companies that go public with the intent to acquire a private… Read More
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The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), American Bankers Association (ABA), America’s Credit Unions, Mississippi Bankers Association, and other individual banks have joined in a lawsuit challenging the final rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau impacting overdraft regulations. Yesterday, the CFPB issued rules that manage… Read More
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BNPL provider Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has inked a deal with Sixth Street where the investment firm will commit $4 billion to loans originated by Affirm. This “long-term capital partnership” is expected to ramp up over three years. Affirm says this is the largest capital commitment… Read More
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a final rule that addresses the overdraft system for consumers who need credit beyond an existing balance. The new rule allows large banks several options for overdrafts: They can choose to charge $5; To offer overdraft as… Read More
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Representative French Hill is slated to take over the powerful House Financial Services Committee following the exit of popular Chairman Patrick McHenry. Multiple news outlets are reporting the selection of Hill, who has edged out several others interested in the chairman position. The Digital Chamber… Read More
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Almond Fintech has been recognized for its B2B payment platform that leverages blockchain technology. According to a not from the firm,the CrossTech Innovation Awards has selected Almond to receive its 2024 Crypto Payments Solution in the Cross-Border Industry. This is the second year in a… Read More
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Assetera, a digital securities marketplace, is now allowing trading in “Blue Chip” stocks, like NVDA and “T-Bill trackers,” providing 24/7 trading on a platform powered by blockchain technology. Assetera is licensed and supervised by the Austrian Financial Market Authority and holds a MiFID II license…. Read More
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Digital asset platform Taurus SA is expanding into Turkey, according to a note distributed by the firm. Taurus shares that the new office is due to the new regulatory framework for digital assets. The expansion is also expected build upon a presence in Dubai and… Read More
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A recent report shares that Nasdaq Private Markets (NPM), a secondary trading platform for shares in private firms, has booked $6 billion in trades so far this year. In total, since its creation, NPM reports over $55 billion in transactional value and more than 250… Read More
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Birchal, an online investment platform based in Australia, says it has raised $2 million in just 29 hours. The self-crowdfunding round was backed by more than 800 investors. Birchal says its own round was the fastest this year and the largest as well. Birchal is… Read More
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Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified before the Senate Banking Committee. Chairman Rohit Chopra outlined his accomplishments while at the agency in his opening statement, mentioning that they are working on addressing the challenges of debanking. Blocking people from the banking system has emerged… Read More
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