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Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Rule for $150K+ Earners

Workers 50+ earning over $150,000 in Social Security wages must now put 401(k) catch-up contributions into Roth accounts, losing upfront tax deductions.

Stocks14d ago

AI boss fires human employee in first known case

An AI agent named Luna fired a human employee for repeated lateness at an experimental San Francisco store, raising questions about AI management and its limitations.

Crypto14d ago

SEC Delays Crypto Rule Push Over Senate Clarity Act Concerns

The SEC postponed its crypto rulemaking meeting over Clarity Act concerns. The Senate vote is next month; the rulemaking phase could take close to a year.

Stocks14d ago

Tyga's AI album draws 0.0 Pitchfork rating, sector questions

Tyga's use of AI on '$tarface' drew a rare 0.0 Pitchfork rating and backlash from Doja Cat, highlighting the divide in the music industry over AI tools.

Stocks14d ago

Touchstone Mid Cap Value Fund Lags Russell Value Index in Q2

Touchstone Mid Cap Value Fund trailed the Russell Midcap Value Index in Q2 as growth stocks outperformed. Top contributors included MCHP; detractors included LDOS.

Crypto14d ago

ECB Survey: 0.2% of Euro Area Online Firms Accept Crypto Payments

Only 0.2% of euro area online sellers accept crypto or stablecoins, an ECB survey of 8,205 firms shows. Cash and cards dominate while mobile payments surged to 68% from 36% since 2024.

Stocks14d ago

Citizens Bank $500 Bonus Shows Deposit Wars Escalate

Citizens Bank offers $500 for new $10,000 savings deposits locked until September. The regional-lender bonus reflects intensifying competition for deposits as funding costs rise across the banking sector.

Crypto14d ago

Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation on Binance, Buys More Than It Sells

Gen Z accounts show the highest net accumulation rates on Binance's direct equities, bStocks and TradFi perpetuals, but trade less often than Millennials or Gen X, Binance Research found.

Stocks14d ago

Taxpayers Face 15-Day Deadline to Fix Defective ITR Notices

Missing TDS credit or incomplete business income details can trigger a defective return notice. Taxpayers have 15 days to respond or risk an invalid return.

Crypto14d ago

Crypto Equity Perpetual Volume Surges to $250B in July

Crypto exchanges hit $250B in equity perpetual volume in July, up 17x from April. Binance leads with 76% share, while Gate grows 308% month-on-month. Concentration in AI-memory stocks.

Stocks14d ago

Trump Envoys Push Gaza Ceasefire as Israel Carries Out New Strikes

Trump's envoys met Qatari and Egyptian mediators as Israeli forces struck Gaza. Mediators proposed a phased hostage exchange for a six-week pause. No next-round date has been set.

Crypto14d ago

Banks Oppose Stablecoin Rewards as CLARITY Act Nears Vote

Senate procedural vote on CLARITY Act set for Sept. 15. Banks oppose stablecoin rewards resembling interest. Prediction markets see 18.5% odds by 2026, down from prior weeks.