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India Wants Telecom Operators To Be Able To Block Facebook, WhatsApp In Emergencies

India Wants Telecom Operators To Be Able To Block Facebook, WhatsApp In Emergencies
India Wants Telecom Operators To Be Able To Block Facebook, WhatsApp In Emergencies
August 07, 2018  |  Facebook

The Indian government wants telecom operators to devise plans to block Facebook and WhatsApp, its messaging app, in the case there are misuses of these platforms....

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Gary Cohn: Social Media Cos Aren’t Trustworthy
Gary Cohn: Social Media Cos Aren’t Trustworthy
August 07, 2018  |  Facebook

Former Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn doesn’t trust social media companies. According to Bloomberg, Cohn believes that banks were more trustworthy in 2008 than social...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese TV Mines Bitcoin; Bitcoin ATM Growth Slows In July
Bitcoin Daily: Chinese TV Mines Bitcoin; Bitcoin ATM Growth Slows In July
August 07, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The Telangana state government in India is teaming up with Tech Mahindra to create a “blockchain district” in Hyderabad, CoinDesk reported. The area is said...

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Alexa Can Now Shop At Whole Foods
Alexa Can Now Shop At Whole Foods
August 07, 2018  |  Alexa

Amazon announced that Echo users can now use the smart speaker to shop at Whole Foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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India Post Payments Bank Launch Eyes Financial Inclusion
India Post Payments Bank Launch Eyes Financial Inclusion
August 07, 2018  |  Banking

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is set to open a branch in every district on Aug. 21 to provide financial services in rural areas. IPPB,...

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SoFi Posts $200M Loss
SoFi Posts $200M Loss
August 07, 2018  |  Earnings

Despite posting a second-quarter adjusted loss of about $200 million, Social Finance Inc. (SoFi) says it should be profitable again by the end of the...

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Microsoft Pay Integrates With Masterpass
Microsoft Pay Integrates With Masterpass
August 07, 2018  |  Mastercard

Microsoft Pay announced that it now supports Masterpass by Mastercard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Zillow Gets Into Mortgages With Acquisition Of Mortgage Lenders Of America
Zillow Gets Into Mortgages With Acquisition Of Mortgage Lenders Of America
August 07, 2018  |  Real Estate

Zillow, the online real estate company, is getting into the mortgage market, announcing Monday (August 6) that it is acquiring Mortgage Lenders of America, a...

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FDIC Chief To Revisit Banking, Lending Rules
FDIC Chief To Revisit Banking, Lending Rules
August 07, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams is set to review policies being proposed by other Trump-appointed officials, including rules on bank capital, small-dollar loans...

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