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EU Eyes Tougher Measures to Block Crypto Use to Circumvent Sanctions

EU Eyes Tougher Measures to Block Crypto Use to Circumvent Sanctions
EU Eyes Tougher Measures to Block Crypto Use to Circumvent Sanctions
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU will be looking at new ways to make sure digital assets aren’t used to dodge sanctions against Russia, a Financial Times report said...

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New Zealand Starts B2G eInvoicing Program
New Zealand Starts B2G eInvoicing Program
March 02, 2022  |  International

New Zealand is making strides toward mandatory eInvoicing services, according to an Open Gov report Wednesday (March 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FTC: Lifespan, Care New England Merger Would Have Brought ‘Higher Prices and Lower Quality Care’
FTC: Lifespan, Care New England Merger Would Have Brought ‘Higher Prices and Lower Quality Care’
March 02, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Holly Vedova issued a statement on the termination of the proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England...

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Rich Russians Turn to High-End Jewelry, Watches to Preserve Wealth
Rich Russians Turn to High-End Jewelry, Watches to Preserve Wealth
March 02, 2022  |  International

The Russian wealthy class, attempting to avoid the plummeting value of the ruble, are buying luxury jewelry and watches to retain the value of their...

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Montreal FinTech Mobi724 to Buy B2B eMarketplace Avenida+
Montreal FinTech Mobi724 to Buy B2B eMarketplace Avenida+
March 02, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Mobi724 Global Solutions, which offers real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-powered payment card solutions, has entered into a $4 million agreement to buy Avenida+, a white label...

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Today in Crypto: Crypto Market Cap Passes $2T as Bitcoin Nears $45,000; Smaller Investors Propel Bitcoin, Other Crypto As Stocks Drop
Today in Crypto: Crypto Market Cap Passes $2T as Bitcoin Nears $45,000; Smaller Investors Propel...
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With a broad run in the digital asset market and bitcoin at almost $45,000, the total market cap for cryptocurrency is now over $2 trillion,...

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Russian Consumers Not Panicked by Sanctions, Report Says
Russian Consumers Not Panicked by Sanctions, Report Says
March 02, 2022  |  International

Day after a number of countries imposed harsh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, consumers in that country are more resigned than anything...

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CFTC Nominees Urge Lawmakers to Give Agency More Crypto Oversight
CFTC Nominees Urge Lawmakers to Give Agency More Crypto Oversight
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The four nominees from President Joe Biden to join the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have told lawmakers that they think there needs to be...

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Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Four Democratic U.S. senators Wednesday requested Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen explain how her department plans to get cryptocurrency companies to enforce economic sanctions on...

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