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Apple’s HomePod Coming Soon To A Home Near You
Apple’s HomePod Coming Soon To A Home Near You
January 22, 2018  |  Apple

Apple’s HomePod, its voice-activated speaker, could be launching soon now that the company has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Get the Full Story...

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Across The Crypto Legal Bow, Lawsuits
Across The Crypto Legal Bow, Lawsuits
January 22, 2018  |  Regulation Roundup

And now begin the lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Big Four U.S. Banks Hit With $12.5B In Credit Card Losses
Big Four U.S. Banks Hit With $12.5B In Credit Card Losses
January 22, 2018  |  Debt

When it comes to credit card debt, American consumers aren’t the only ones who are suffering. New results show that the big four U.S. retail...

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Amazon Go Is A Go – Today
Amazon Go Is A Go – Today
January 22, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon’s first foray into the convenience store market, Amazon Go, opened on Monday (Jan. 22) at its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Enthusiasts Shrug Off Decline As They Party On Cryptocurrency Cruise
Bitcoin Enthusiasts Shrug Off Decline As They Party On Cryptocurrency Cruise
January 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A group of 600 bitcoin millionaires, at least on paper, were undeterred when – while they were partying on the annual Blockchain Cruise – the...

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SoFi Taps Twitter For Next CEO
SoFi Taps Twitter For Next CEO
January 22, 2018  |  Personnel

Twitter executive Anthony Noto could become the next CEO of Social Finance, the FinTech lender. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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SEC Goes After Leader Of $1.2B Ponzi Scheme
SEC Goes After Leader Of $1.2B Ponzi Scheme
January 22, 2018  |  Legal

An independent management team has resigned from the Woodbridge Group of Companies after the SEC accused the firm of being a Ponzi scheme. Get the...

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Say Hello To Alexa On Android
Say Hello To Alexa On Android
January 22, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Amazon continues its mobile journey – as TechCrunch reported, the company has added voice integration to Alexa for the Android app. The initial rollout will...

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Bitcoin Mining Puts Crimp In Quebec’s Energy Capacity
Bitcoin Mining Puts Crimp In Quebec’s Energy Capacity
January 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Hydro Québec, the largest utility in Canada, is being forced to review its energy strategy amid the surging demand caused by mining of digital currencies....

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