Lawmakers Propose Bill To ‘Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance’

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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