Coinbase Claims Victory: SEC Poised to Drop High-Profile Crypto Case

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In a surprising turn of events, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has tentatively agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against the company, pending approval from SEC Commissioners. This development marks a potential shift in the ongoing regulatory battle between crypto firms and U.S. financial authorities. The case, … Read more

X Money Set to Shake Up Digital Payments in 2025, Partners with Visa

X has announced its long-awaited X Money service will debut later this year. The news, shared by X CEO Linda Yaccarino on January 28, 2025, marks a significant step towards X’s vision of becoming an “everything app.” Yaccarino revealed Visa as X Money’s first major partner, hinting at the service’s potential to rival established players … Read more

IRS Free File Opens Early for 2025: Millions Eligible for Free Tax Preparation

The Free File Alliance, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has announced the early opening of the Free File program for the 2025 tax season. As of January 10, 2025, taxpayers with a 2024 adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less can access free federal tax preparation and e-filing software at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile. … Read more