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Kaspersky Detects 1.5B IoT Cyberattacks This Year
Kaspersky Detects 1.5B IoT Cyberattacks This Year
September 03, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky detected 1.5 billion attacks against Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the first half of this year, using “honeypots,” software that...

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From Disruptors to Disrupted: Robinhood, Others, Face Business Model Challenges 
From Disruptors to Disrupted: Robinhood, Others, Face Business Model Challenges 
September 03, 2021  |  Regulation

The business models that have promised to be disruptors are, in some cases, themselves being disrupted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ride-Hailing Company Didi Could Cede Control to City of Beijing
Ride-Hailing Company Didi Could Cede Control to City of Beijing
September 03, 2021  |  Regulation

On the heels of a crackdown on ride-hailing companies in China, Beijing’s local government has suggested investing in Didi Global Inc. to wrestle control away...

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South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance
South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance
September 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), a South African financial institutions regulator, on Friday (Sept. 3) warned the public to be “cautious and vigilant” when...

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Dallas Mavericks Start Dogecoin Cash-Back Rewards Program
Dallas Mavericks Start Dogecoin Cash-Back Rewards Program
September 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Dallas Mavericks recently launched a cash-back rewards program to encourage fans to buy tickets and team gear using Dogecoin. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Crypto Exchange Uniswap Under SEC Investigation
Crypto Exchange Uniswap Under SEC Investigation
September 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Uniswap Labs, the main developer of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the...

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US Jobs Report Misses Forecasts in Hiring Downshift
US Jobs Report Misses Forecasts in Hiring Downshift
September 03, 2021  |  Economy

Hiring stalled more than expected in August, with the addition of new 235,000 jobs after totaling 962,000 in June and 1.05 million in July, according...

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Online Platforms Dominate Listing Activity and Announcements  
Online Platforms Dominate Listing Activity and Announcements  
September 03, 2021  |  IPO

Online platforms – connecting buyers and sellers, and payments flows, across a variety of use cases and verticals – dominated planned announcements and debuts on...

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France’s 15-Minute Grocery Delivery Startup Cajoo Raises $40M as eGrocery Space Grows
France’s 15-Minute Grocery Delivery Startup Cajoo Raises $40M as eGrocery Space Grows
September 03, 2021  |  Delivery

The ultra-fast grocery delivery space is heating up. In France, startup Cajoo, which delivers grocery orders by bicycle within 15 minutes, is raising funds to...

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