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NYSE Aims to Use Blockchain to Enable Extended Trading

NYSE Aims to Use Blockchain to Enable Extended Trading
NYSE Aims to Use Blockchain to Enable Extended Trading
March 26, 2026  |  Blockchain

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is exploring the use of blockchain technology and tokenization to enable real-time or near real-time settlement and extended trading...

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FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
March 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
March 26, 2026  |  Retail

Retailers are cautioning that a lengthy war in Iran could mean higher prices in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon and Walmart Move the Retail War Past the Buy Button
Amazon and Walmart Move the Retail War Past the Buy Button
March 26, 2026  |  Retail

The traditional eCommerce funnel ended at checkout. Once a consumer clicked “buy,” the retailer’s job was to deliver the product quickly and accurately. Get the...

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Reddit Wants Users to Prove They Are Human
Reddit Wants Users to Prove They Are Human
March 26, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Reddit on Thursday (March 26) began rolling out human verification requirements targeting accounts that display suspicious behavior, denoting a significant change in how major platforms...

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U.S. Bank’s Avvance Intros Longer-Term Home Improvement Loans
U.S. Bank’s Avvance Intros Longer-Term Home Improvement Loans
March 26, 2026  |  Loans

U.S. Bank has introduced longer-term home improvement loans for its Avvance point-of-sale lending platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models
FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models
March 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Public listings have long been the preferred exit for FinTechs seeking new avenues to raise capital and, arguably, to enhance their visibility and reputations. Get...

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UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
March 26, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to encourage innovation in payments this year by supporting the expansion of open banking, modernizing payments regulation,...

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