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UK Still Doesn’t Have A Post-Brexit Trade Plan
UK Still Doesn’t Have A Post-Brexit Trade Plan
January 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. government is facing criticism after reports surfaced that a long-awaited report on the nation’s trade plans for Brexit may never come to light....

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Executives Brace For AI To Fuel Gig Economy Boom
Executives Brace For AI To Fuel Gig Economy Boom
January 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

It’s a tale as old as technological innovation: Humans fear that robots will one day overtake their jobs. While it’s true automation, robotics and other...

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South Korea Shuts Down Crypto Trading From Anonymous Accounts
South Korea Shuts Down Crypto Trading From Anonymous Accounts
January 23, 2018  |  Bitcoin

South Korean crypto enthusiasts will no longer be able to use anonymous bank accounts for coin trading starting on January 30th. The move was designed...

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Primary Data Enters Failed Startup Hall Of Fame
Primary Data Enters Failed Startup Hall Of Fame
January 23, 2018  |  Startups

Another startup bites the dust. Despite raising $100 million in equity, Primary Data, a four-year-old data virtualization startup, is in the process of shutting down....

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Letgo Takes On Facebook Marketplace And OfferUp
Letgo Takes On Facebook Marketplace And OfferUp
January 23, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

The app letgo, which enables users to buy and sell locally, announced Monday (Jan. 22) that it is getting into the housing market. Get the...

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BoA Puts The Kibosh On Free Checking Accounts For Low-Balance Customers
BoA Puts The Kibosh On Free Checking Accounts For Low-Balance Customers
January 23, 2018  |  Banking

The Bank of America has reportedly done away with a free checking account that was popular among low-balance customers, forcing them to save more money...

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ADP Acquires Freelancer Marketplace WorkMarket
ADP Acquires Freelancer Marketplace WorkMarket
January 23, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

ADP announced that it has acquired WorkMarket, a cloud-based workforce management solution provider that enables clients to build and manage a workforce comprised of both...

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SEC Onto The Overnight Blockchain Sensations
SEC Onto The Overnight Blockchain Sensations
January 23, 2018  |  Blockchain

The Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S. said Monday (Jan. 22) it will place greater scrutiny on companies that are publicly traded and change...

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When Cars Fly: Uber CEO Says In 10 Years
When Cars Fly: Uber CEO Says In 10 Years
January 23, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s CEO is making a bold prediction, stating that within the next decade, ride-sharing customers will be chauffeured around in flying cars. Get the Full...

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