Fed's 'skinny' accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 β Senator Lummis
Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial banks....
Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial banks....
π Key Facts β Gold and silver have hit record highs due to geopolitical tensions. β US blockade on Venezuelan oil drives up precious me...
Social Security tax rules will change in 2026. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Social Security tax rules will change in 2026 at the state and federal level. West Virginia will stop taxing Social Security be...
π Key Facts β The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new payment account. β This account could provide easier access to th...
π Key Facts β Gold and silver prices have soared to new highs. β Gold is reemerging as a hedge against economic uncertainty. ...
Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages in January, affecting over 8 m...
Dominion Energy, an offshore wind developer and utility serving Virginia's "data center alley," filed suit against the Trump administration this week over its decision to pause federal leases for larg...
Tech leaders like Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk led a workforce efficiency crusade in 2025. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic The "efficiency" m...
A strong economy doesn't mean good news for job seekers this time around. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The US economy looks strong, but job growth remains slow — creating a "jobless boom."...
π Key Facts β The Interior Department ordered the pause of five wind power projects in the Atlantic. β One project provided cheap elect...
π Key Facts β Bitcoin price briefly crossed $90,000 from $88,000 during Asian and European trading before retreating. β Futures open in...
π Key Facts β The Trump administration paused wind projects including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. β Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ...
Dub, a fintech startup that lets people copy influencers' stock trades, raised a $30 million Series A round in 2025. Dub The creator economy has captivated notable VCs' attention and checks. Some crea...
π Key Facts β JPMorgan Chase is considering spot bitcoin trading and derivatives for institutional clients. β Discussions are prelimina...
π Key Facts β The Department of Education removed the partial financial hardship requirement for IBR plans on December 22. β Higher-inc...
π Key Facts β Erebor raised $350 million in funding. β The startup achieved a valuation over $4 billion. β Fund...
π Key Facts β US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure behind the scenes. β The rebuild enables cash, custody, and funds t...
π Key Facts β Instacart is ending all item price tests effective immediately. β Retailers can no longer use Eversight technology for pr...
π Key Facts β Erebor raised $350 million in funding. β The company achieved a $4.35 billion valuation. β Palmer...
π Key Facts β iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 14 and will be acquired by Picea Robotics. β Founded in 1990 by Colin ...