A company called ZBD has just raised a huge amount of money. They got $40 million to build better ways to pay in video games. This money will help them grow and improve their services. ZBD is all about making payments easier for game developers. They want to let gamers send money to each other, ear
Banks in the euro area might struggle to get money from markets, especially in dollars and other foreign currencies, if global tensions keep rising. This warning came from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on a Thursday. Recently, things got tense between Europe and the U. S. over President T
A bank in Pennsylvania recently won a partial victory in its fight for a tax refund. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) decided to give back some of the sales and use taxes the bank had paid. The bank had asked for a refund on several things, including landscaping, security gear, buildin
The Trump administration has set its sights on examining federal funds distributed to over a dozen states governed by Democrats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to scrutinize federal spending, particularly in states that did not support President Trump in the 2024 election. The Office
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
In a recent tax dispute, a taxpayer in Pennsylvania achieved a partial win. The Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) decided to refund some of the taxes the taxpayer had paid by mistake. The BFR overturned an earlier decision by the Board of Appeals, which had denied the refund request.
In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, big players are making bold moves. Galaxy, a company led by crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz, is launching a new hedge fund worth $100 million. This fund will invest in both crypto tokens and stocks related to digital assets. The goal? To make money whe
In Santa Rosa, a recent crab feast turned into a big win for local schools. The event, organized by the Montgomery Education Foundation, brought together around 170 people. They enjoyed a massive crab feast, with 640 pounds of crab being devoured. The best part? They raised $18, 000 for Montgomery H
Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where
A construction contractor in Pennsylvania got some good news recently. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue decided to give them a partial refund. This refund covers taxes paid from April 2022 to December 2024. The contractor had asked for a refund because they thought they were taxed unfairly o
