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FinCEN: Wildlife Trafficking  Is on the Rise

FinCEN: Wildlife Trafficking  Is on the Rise
FinCEN: Wildlife Trafficking  Is on the Rise
December 20, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The nation’s top money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog reported wildlife trafficking threats are on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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M&A Scrutiny, Price Regulation Possible Headwinds for Pharma, Biotech in 2022
M&A Scrutiny, Price Regulation Possible Headwinds for Pharma, Biotech in 2022
December 20, 2021  |  Regulation

Pharmaceutical companies and biotech companies have undeniably enjoyed a very profitable 2021, and probably rightly so, for bringing to the market in record time effective...

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Cheech & Chong Creating NFT Series with Artist Jermaine Rogers
Cheech & Chong Creating NFT Series with Artist Jermaine Rogers
December 20, 2021  |  NFTs

Cheech & Chong (Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong) are creating a non-fungible token (NFT) collectible art series with artist Jermaine Rogers that will celebrate the...

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TikTok Takes on QSR Giants with 1,000 Virtual Kitchens
TikTok Takes on QSR Giants with 1,000 Virtual Kitchens
December 20, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

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Europe’s Digital HealthTech Sector Gets $30M Funding Boost While UK Leads in Funding
Europe’s Digital HealthTech Sector Gets $30M Funding Boost While UK Leads in Funding
December 20, 2021  |  Healthcare

German health technology startup Formel Skin has secured a 30 million euros ($33.8 million) in a Series A funding round for its dermatology platform, according...

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. Teams with Ant Group to Expedite Digital Shift Across Asia Pacific 
Restaurant Brands International Inc. Teams with Ant Group to Expedite Digital Shift Across Asia Pacific 
December 20, 2021  |  Partnerships

Quick service restaurant company Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI), has joined forces with Ant Group to undertake a digital transformation in 1,500 restaurants across eight...

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Gupshup Unveils WhatsApp-Based eCommerce Tool
Gupshup Unveils WhatsApp-Based eCommerce Tool
December 20, 2021  |  eCommerce

The business-to-consumer messaging company Gupshup has launched a commerce solution that lets businesses create digital storefronts on WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Expects Recurring Revenue From Connected Services
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Expects Recurring Revenue From Connected Services
December 20, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian says its vehicles will come with connected services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, deepen its customer relationships and provide recurring monthly subscription revenues. Get...

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Merchant Policies Could Come Under CFPB Scrutiny as Part of BNPL Inquiry
Merchant Policies Could Come Under CFPB Scrutiny as Part of BNPL Inquiry
December 20, 2021  |  BNPL

Reminiscent of government hearings in the late 1960s over potential credit card debt dangers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now inquiring into issuance,...

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