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Halbig v. Burwell
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Washington D.C. Circuit has just announced their decision in the long-awaited Halbig v. Burwell case. With a 2-1 decision
FDA Urges Consumers to Avoid Powdered Caffeine
Yesterday, the FDA issued a statement warning consumers of the dangers of powdered caffeine. These products are especially popular among young people, as a small
EBA Issues Report on Potentials of Digital Currencies
The European Banking Authority (EBA), a group dedicated to the effective and consistent regulation and supervision of banking across the European sector, issued a report
Dell Becomes Latest (and Greatest) Online Retailer to Accept Bitcoin
Dell has become the latest of large U.S. retailers to announce their introduction of Bitcoin as accepted currency for online payments. With 2013 revenue of
Facebook Announces Plans for Commerce at the Touch of a Button
On Thursday, Facebook announced through its “Facebook for Business’” blog that it would be testing a new feature on its site that would allow consumers
Self-Driving Cars in 20 Years- The Transportation of the Future?
According to a recent article on Wired, a new study has been released that predicts that in 20 years self-driving cars will become the norm.
Financial Knowledge Starts in Childhood
In a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, the argument is made that financial skills and knowledge should be taught at a young age.
Google Introduces Bitcoin to its Currency Converter
Google has added Bitcoin to its currency calculator, allowing users to track the value fluctuations of the currency similar to any foreign currency. By searching
Email from Consumers’ Research Executive Director
Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, Joseph Colangelo, recently composed an email to Ben Lawsky commending the efforts of the NYDFS in proposing regulations for NY
New York Department of Financial Services Proposes BitLicense Regulations
The New York Department of Financial Services has just announced the formal draft for its proposed BitLicense regulations. These new regulations have the potential to