Employer.com has acquired MainStreet.com for an undisclosed amount, the latest fintech startup to get snapped up by the workforce management company. In a post on X, Employer.com Chairman and co-founder Jesse Tinsley said the two companies were “merging forces to simplify business back office solutions into one powerhouse platform.” Tinsley confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch….
Citing the growth in total tax collections in the first quarter of 2025, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto withdrew the Department of Finance’s proposal to increase capital gains tax, donor’s tax, and estate tax. GROWTH Bill Withdrawal In a statement, Recto said the government is not planning to introduce new taxes; instead, the department will focus…
As mentioned in last week’s forecast of XAUUSD, gold continued its bearish pattern and broke into the 3200s zone. With global tensions, especially the tariff situation easing out, investors were seen shifting their interest from safe-haven assets and shifting to risk-based assets like stocks, or cryptocurrencies. This week, gold is looking to consolidate before the…
Litecoin leads the ETF approval race with a 90% chance, backed by strong regulatory positioning and institutional filings. Solana and XRP are gaining momentum, with increasing institutional interest despite ongoing regulatory hurdles. Complementing the Top 3 Cryptocurrencies Crypto News Flash (CNF) picked last week that were assumed could make waves, as the cryptocurrency market matures,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made the unicorn of unicorns. In just 10 years, he created a company valued at $300 billion, and in the process, delivered a new technology with potentially world-changing implications. And he’s had to do it all under the control of the OpenAI nonprofit. It’s a Silicon Valley dream come true, but…
While Bitcoin still dominates attention, climbing towards the $100,000 achievement, the viewpoint for many altcoins seems significantly more unclear. Even though Ethereum has stayed positive this week, many smaller tokens have had a tough time. This pressure might increase soon with more token unlocks coming up. In the upcoming days, a chain of unlock events…
For years, traditional finance folks saw Bitcoin as the wild child of the investing world. Volatile, unpredictable, and probably just a passing trend. Fast forward to now, and the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, is flipping the narrative. Their take? It might actually be too risky not to own some Bitcoin. Bitcoin ETF inflows for…
Ripple’s Managing Director for the UK and Europe, Cassie Craddock, emphasized the UK’s potential to become a competitive global hub for digital assets. However, limited banking access for crypto firms remains a significant barrier, with over 50% of UK-based crypto companies facing account closures or denials. Ripple is hinting at a tremendous amount of interest…
The messaging app used by at least one top Trump administration official has suspended its services following reports of hackers stealing data from the app. Smarsh, TeleMessage’s parent company, says it is now investigating the incident. “TeleMessage is investigating a potential security incident. Upon detection, we acted quickly to contain it and engaged an external…
The U.S. has unveiled a sweeping draft crypto bill that redefines digital asset oversight, igniting momentum for regulatory clarity, investor protection, and global market leadership. New US Crypto Asset Bill Draft Drops: ‘We Made Historic Progress’ The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services released a statement on May 5, unveiling a draft bill proposing a…
