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EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 

EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
January 27, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

On January 13, the Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) committee at the European Parliament proposed a possible road map for Europe to reap...

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Facebook Unloads Crypto Unit Diem to Silvergate Capital for $200M
Facebook Unloads Crypto Unit Diem to Silvergate Capital for $200M
January 27, 2022  |  Facebook

Facebook is unloading its cryptocurrency unit, Diem Association, to Silvergate Capital for an estimated $200 million, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Jan. 27), citing...

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Conflicting State Data Privacy Laws May Drive Up Costs for Businesses
Conflicting State Data Privacy Laws May Drive Up Costs for Businesses
January 27, 2022  |  Legal

A hodge-podge of privacy laws across the U.S. threatens to cost businesses more than $1 trillion over the next decade, with at least 20% of...

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Tractor Supply Company Looks Long Term, Updates ‘Life Out Here’ Strategy
Tractor Supply Company Looks Long Term, Updates ‘Life Out Here’ Strategy
January 27, 2022  |  Retail

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company on Thursday (Jan. 27) vowed to improve customers’ in-store experience through service enhancements and a transformed staffing model, create...

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Crypto Critic Joins CFPB
Crypto Critic Joins CFPB
January 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A well-known skeptic of cryptocurrencies is joining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could signal more federal oversight in the future of the digital coins....

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SEC Stays Focused on Cryptocurrency Enforcement, Imposes $2B in Fines in 2021 
SEC Stays Focused on Cryptocurrency Enforcement, Imposes $2B in Fines in 2021 
January 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The nation’s chief financial regulator had its hands full enforcing digital currency rules during the first year of the Biden administration. Get the Full Story...

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Levi’s Says Casual Trend, Baggy Jeans, Larger Waistlines Driving Denim Demand
Levi’s Says Casual Trend, Baggy Jeans, Larger Waistlines Driving Denim Demand
January 27, 2022  |  Retail

Despite the ongoing disruptions of the pandemic, global supply chain constraints and inflation running at a 40-year high, Levi Strauss & Co. — the world’s...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Telemedicine Is Driving Digital Identity Verification Adoption in Healthcare
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Telemedicine Is Driving Digital Identity Verification Adoption in Healthcare
January 27, 2022  |  Authentication

The pandemic prompted a quick, widespread digital transformation in the healthcare space, characterized by virtual care becoming the norm for routine medical appointments. A recent survey found that 56% of...

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How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
January 27, 2022  |  Disbursements

Faster access to daily wages has been a lifesaver for gig workers during the pandemic, but remains hard for those without bank accounts. In the...

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