Lawmakers Propose Bill To ‘Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance’
Lawmakers Propose Bill To ‘Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance’
July 14, 2019  |  Regulation

Just days before the Facebook Libra hearings, a draft bill to limit “Big Tech’s” entry into finance and crypto has surfaced online. Get the Full...

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Japan To Investigate Libra’s Economic Impact
Japan To Investigate Libra’s Economic Impact
July 14, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Japanese authorities have formed a task force to study the impact of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Retailer Store Closures Could Top 12K By Yearend
US Retailer Store Closures Could Top 12K By Yearend
July 14, 2019  |  Retail

So far this year, 7,062 retail stores have closed, and that number could reach as high as 12,000, which would be an all-time record, according...

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Monopoly Goes Cashless And Board Games Gain Popularity
Monopoly Goes Cashless And Board Games Gain Popularity
July 13, 2019  |  Innovation

In this age of live multi-player online gaming, and virtual reality, and all things digital, it can be easy to think of board games as...

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Walmart Looks For eCommerce Chief Revenue Officer
Walmart Looks For eCommerce Chief Revenue Officer
July 12, 2019  |  Retail

To help lay out its battle pay to take on Amazon, Target and other competitors, Walmart is on the hunt for a new chief revenue...

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Amazon Prime Sign-Ups Have Slowed Since 2016 Peak
Amazon Prime Sign-Ups Have Slowed Since 2016 Peak
July 12, 2019  |  Amazon

Subscriptions to Amazon Prime have been slowing down in the lead-up to Prime Day 2019, which is typically Amazon’s biggest shopping day of the year,...

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Facebook, FTC Reportedly Reach $5B Settlement
Facebook, FTC Reportedly Reach $5B Settlement
July 12, 2019  |  Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission and Facebook have reached a tentative decision to settle ongoing privacy issues with a $5 billion settlement, according to a report...

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Umbrella Raises $5M To Connect Seniors With Gig Workers
Umbrella Raises $5M To Connect Seniors With Gig Workers
July 12, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

An app meant to promote community for baby boomers called Umbrella has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Thrive Capital, with participation...

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Politicians In India Look To Pull Plug On TikTok
Politicians In India Look To Pull Plug On TikTok
July 12, 2019  |  International

Popular video-sharing app TikTok is being accused of spreading “indecent” content and sharing user data with the Chinese government, prompting politicians in India to call...

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