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Bitcoin Price Seems Mute To China’s Mining Crackdown
April 10, 2019

Bitcoin is up as much as 25 percent since the news came during the past week that China might look to ban bitcoin mining. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Senator Warns Tech Breakup Opens Door To China
April 10, 2019

Sen. Mark Warner believes that breaking up big tech companies like Facebook and Google could make way for competition from overseas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Social Media Bill Would Ban Covert Data Collection
April 09, 2019

Two American senators want to crack down on social media companies that they say trick underage users into giving up personal data, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Australia Laws Target Social Media Firms with Fines, Prison Over Streaming Content
April 08, 2019

The government in Australia passed legislation that seeks to stop live streaming of violent acts across social media platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Poll: Most Americans Against Breakup Of Tech Cos
April 05, 2019

A new poll has revealed that most Americans aren’t on board with Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s plan to break up large technology companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Earnin Investigated For Offering Covert Payday Loans
April 05, 2019

Silicon Valley-based financial services startup Earnin has potentially run afoul of New York State regulators with its payday advance product for consumers. The New York Department of Financial Services took interest in the matter after reports emerged in the New York Post that questioned whether the...

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EU Academics Say Tech Firms Shouldn’t Be Broken Up, Should Share Data Instead
April 04, 2019

A group of academics appointed by EU antitrust regulators say tech companies should be compelled to share data with each other, as an alternative to breaking them up, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trump Sets Sights On Stopping Fakes On Third-Party Marketplaces
April 03, 2019

President Donald Trump signed off on a memorandum Wednesday (April 3) aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit goods, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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FCA Tells Consumers To Be Wary Of Peer-To-Peer Loans
April 02, 2019

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority  has issued a warning to consumers regarding certain risks inherent in peer-to-peer loans held in individual savings accounts, according to reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...