The Special Minimum Benefit, created in 1972, helps low-wage workers with long careers get higher Social Security payments based on years of coverage rather than lifetime earnings. For 2026, it pays up to about $1,124 monthly for 30 qualifying years, which can add roughly $144 more per month compared to the standard formula for some retirees. However, this benefit is becoming rare because it is not wage-indexed and is less favorable for workers turning 62 after 2023. Those eligible before 2024 should check their records and ensure they receive the higher benefit, as it can significantly impact retirement income for workers without other savings or pensions.
Veea Inc. has announced the commercial release of VeeaONE, a full-stack AI infrastructure platform that integrates edge-to-cloud hardware and software. The platform supports VeeaWare middleware on NVIDIA Jetson and x86/Arm servers, enabling secure, l...
Virtuals Protocol has introduced customizable tokenized indexes on the Robinhood Chain, allowing users to combine multiple assets into a single token. This innovation enables users to create and manage their own asset baskets and earn fees when other...
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $107.8 million on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $53.8 million, signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto funds. Since their launch in January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated over $51 bil...
Kaia has signed a strategic partnership with Xilo Labs to integrate Mochi, an onchain asset management platform, into Kaia's ecosystem. This collaboration allows users to invest stablecoins into diversified portfolios backed by tokenized real-world a...
Bitcoin's price surged to nearly $65,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June, easing fears of Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, on-chain data reveals two main groups of investors—long-term holders who bought near last year'...
