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Yellen Sounds Alarm On Crypto Fraud; Puts ID Verification In Spotlight
Yellen Sounds Alarm On Crypto Fraud; Puts ID Verification In Spotlight
February 11, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Rampant cyberattacks. Crypto in the service of dark money. The risks of bad actors using digital means to steal and to sow carnage across the...

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House Committee Passes $400-A-Week Supplemental Jobless Benefit
House Committee Passes $400-A-Week Supplemental Jobless Benefit
February 10, 2021  |  Economy

The House Ways and Means Committee is going forward with a $400 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits, one of President Joe Biden’s key features for...

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New Apple iOS Adds Waze-Like Features To Maps
New Apple iOS Adds Waze-Like Features To Maps
February 10, 2021  |  Apple

Apple will debut several Waze-esque features on its Apple Maps, including the ability to report speed traps, accidents and other road hazards, 9to5Mac reported. Get...

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Western Union Eyes $1 Billion in Digital Transaction Revenues in 2021
Western Union Eyes $1 Billion in Digital Transaction Revenues in 2021
February 10, 2021  |  Earnings

Western Union posted fourth-quarter results Wednesday (Feb. 10) that showed digital transactions gathering momentum in the face of the pandemic, and double-digit growth in average...

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Uber Earnings: Delivering Food Runs Miles Ahead Of Delivering People
Uber Earnings: Delivering Food Runs Miles Ahead Of Delivering People
February 10, 2021  |  Earnings

Uber delivers people. Uber delivers food. One of these businesses was uniquely suited to the digital-first economy. That became clear on the company’s earnings call...

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Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
February 10, 2021  |  Digital Payments

European Central Bank (ECB) member Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could pass negative interests rates to customers, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Robinhood, Melvin, Citadel Likely To Testify At Congressional Hearing On Trading Debacle
Robinhood, Melvin, Citadel Likely To Testify At Congressional Hearing On Trading Debacle
February 10, 2021  |  Markets

A congressional hearing planned for Feb. 18 about Robinhood’s GameStop trading debacle is expected to get testimony from Robinhood, Melvin Capital and Citadel Securities, Reuters...

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Lyft Plays It Safe In Q4 Earnings, Holds Back On Expansion 
Lyft Plays It Safe In Q4 Earnings, Holds Back On Expansion 
February 10, 2021  |  Earnings

While its rival Uber continues to diversify, Lyft is playing it safe as the pandemic continues to hobble travel and mobility. The company announced its...

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Consumer Price Index Still Up After Pandemic Slump
Consumer Price Index Still Up After Pandemic Slump
February 10, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

The cost of U.S. consumer goods and services went up again in January, as inflation remained largely unwavering. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), which...

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