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Figure's $226 Million Quarter Proves Blockchain Beat Lenders

Fintech firm Figure posted $226M in quarterly revenue as its blockchain loan marketplace volume jumped 132%, a real-world stress test showing on-chain rails sca

Aug 13, 20267 min
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Automate Your Crypto Accounting Before IRS Form Arrives

Manual entry between crypto tax reports and accounting software creates risk as IRS enforcement grows. Automating this bridge ensures audit-ready accuracy and c

Aug 13, 202612 min
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Your Bank App Now Funds Your Shopping Sprees

Leading banks are integrating buy now, pay later directly into their mobile apps, moving BNPL from a checkout feature to a core banking service. This strategic

Aug 13, 202617 min
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NFT Tax Software Slashes Audit Risk For Collectors

Crypto tax software automates NFT tax reporting to save traders dozens of hours and reduces the risk of costly IRS audits.

Aug 13, 202611 min
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Digital Banks Pay 100 Times More Interest Than Chase

In 2026, digital high-yield savings accounts pay 10 to 100 times more interest than traditional bank accounts, a disparity that adds up to hundreds of dollars a

Aug 13, 202615 min
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Your Favorite Subscription Taps Buy Now, Pay Later

Buy now, pay later for recurring subscriptions is creating a hidden debt trap of overlapping installments, but new 2026 tools are finally designed to manage it.

Aug 13, 202611 min
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Your App Becomes Your Bank in Embedded Finance Shift

Brands are embedding regulated banking services directly into their apps, boosting customer value by 2-5x and pulling users away from traditional financial inst

Aug 13, 202613 min
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Your Bank Is Dead, Your Wallet's Gone Digital, What's Next

Neobanks legally replace your bank, digital wallets are just a contactless terminal for your cards, and payment apps are for sending money to friends. Mix them

Aug 13, 202611 min
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Freelancers Miss $5,000 in Tax Deductions, IRS Says

Freelancers leave an average of $3,000 to $5,000 in unclaimed tax deductions each year. The right expense tracking app can automate record-keeping to capture ev

Aug 13, 202612 min
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Acorns vs. Qapital Automate Spare Change Investing

Round-up apps automate savings by investing your digital spare change, but fees and features vary wildly—here's which one actually helps your money grow.

Aug 13, 202615 min
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Direct Investing Dismantles ETFs with Tax Edge, Data Shows

Direct indexing delivers superior after-tax returns versus traditional ETFs by unlocking individual stock-level tax optimization, formerly a super-wealthy tool

Aug 13, 202612 min
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Robo-Advisors Harvest $1,500 Tax Savings Annually

Robo-advisors may unlock up to $1,500 in annual tax savings for a $100k portfolio, using automated algorithms to harvest losses and offset gains. For investors

Aug 13, 202611 min