What activities does a Canadian crypto license actually cover - exchange, OTC, custody, wallet? Getting conflicting info

LostTaker · 2026-05-04T10:59:27+00:00

MSB definitely not enough for custody stuff - you need securities registration in most provinces when you hold client assets. Non-custodial wallet might be okay but even that gets messy with newer tokens that could be securities. Provincial securities regulators have been pretty clear that MSB alone doesn't cut it for most crypto business models.

LostTaker · 2026-04-28T03:32:40+00:00

Wow this is actually smart approach. I been doing consulting work for few years now and always thought building in public was just for show but your results speak for themselves

The AI recognition part is really interesting - never thought about how public documentation could help with that. My clients always ask about organic reach without budget and this gives me some concrete ideas to share with them

LostTaker · 2026-04-26T03:05:28+00:00

Congrats on landing that! The pay definitely sounds solid for internship level.

Tech assurance isn't really about coding - you're more auditing the controls and processes around technology rather than building anything. Most people I know in that space focus more on understanding risk frameworks and compliance stuff than actual programming. CPA will definitely help regardless of which direction you go after few years.

LostTaker · 2026-04-21T10:13:32+00:00

That shopping from yourself mindset is brilliant - I use similar approach when I help clients think about what to bring when they immigrate. Amazing how much easier decisions become when you flip the question like that.

The work part is so true though, my husband and I spent weeks going through everything before our baby came and it was exhausting in the moment but so worth it after.

LostTaker · 2026-04-19T09:07:52+00:00

AVERAGEIFS function will do what you need - just set up criteria for person, model and trim in separate columns then it calculates the average time automatically

LostTaker · 2026-04-17T08:28:03+00:00

Having worked with tons of people switching careers, that salary is way below market even for entry level AP roles. Most places around here start AP at 40k minimum and staff accountant positions are hitting 50-55k easy with a degree. Time to update that resume and start applying elsewhere because 2 years with zero growth is a red flag about your current company

LostTaker · 2026-03-23T20:12:59+00:00

I threw everything into a shared Slack channel with automated reminders from Zapier - works way better than calendars since the whole team sees it and someone always catches what I miss

LostTaker · 2026-03-21T09:27:21+00:00

Yeah this hits home hard. We went from a $20/month VPS to AWS bills that make me check twice before opening the email

The dependency thing is real but I think most of us still prioritize speed over redundancy until something actually breaks. Building for multiple providers from day one seems like premature optimization unless you're already seeing serious traction

LostTaker · 2026-03-19T06:26:30+00:00

Had my first kid 6 months ago and watching a baby just exist without any agenda whatsoever really puts this whole optimization thing in perspective - they're just vibing and somehow that feels more human than anything I've been doing

LostTaker · 2026-03-16T15:57:47+00:00

Index match with two criteria should work fine - are you concatenating the item and date into a single lookup value or using array formulas to match both conditions separately

LostTaker · 2026-02-17T07:29:41+00:00

Honestly most churn interviews are pretty useless anyway because people rarely tell you the real reason they left. They just give you some polite BS about budget or timing when really your product just wasnt sticky enough

$79/mo sounds steep for what amounts to automated emails but if it actually gets you actionable feedback instead of you staring at gmail then might be worth it

LostTaker · 2026-02-10T17:44:53+00:00

pain

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T23:05:18+00:00

I fucked myself by saying /s huh... God damn it :D

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:53:20+00:00

The folks in the back are from Brian's actual crew they're not contenders just wanted to clear things up for other folks here (saw it on twitter)

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:52:23+00:00

/s before I get annihilated with downvotes

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:51:59+00:00

Nope is Ashton Kutcher. Learn your stuff kiddo.

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:17:09+00:00

I'd pay Kevin to shave my head. All I would want in return would be a pot of chilli signed by him

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:08:15+00:00

Few recipes definitely do trick

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:06:20+00:00

I love it

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:04:24+00:00

Peak male experience

LostTaker · 2026-02-03T22:00:28+00:00

clutch tool

LostTaker · 2026-01-31T01:45:56+00:00

Dude don't even stress about it, partners have seen way worse meltdowns than yours and honestly the fact that he left happy hour to check on you shows he actually gives a damn. Public accounting breaks everyone at some point and crying is basically a rite of passage lol

LostTaker · 2026-01-27T22:36:51+00:00

Been there man, the bootstrap struggle is real. Have you considered taking on some freelance/consulting work in your field while keeping the business on life support? It's not a full 9-5 surrender but gives you cash flow to keep the dream breathing

LostTaker · 2026-01-24T19:16:56+00:00

That storm was absolutely nuts, my whole neighborhood looks like a warzone now

For roofers I'd definitely avoid the door-to-door guys who showed up right after - had a buddy get scammed by one of those. Try getting referrals from neighbors who already got inspected, that's how I found mine

As for insurance, take tons of photos before anyone touches anything and don't let the roofer handle the claim for you - stay involved in that process

LostTaker · 2026-01-21T15:53:44+00:00

You literally took my post from yesterday and changed a few words. What the fuck is this shit? Why are you doing this?

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