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Bank of England Governor Warns of Crypto Used in Cybercrime

Bank of England Governor Warns of Crypto Used in Cybercrime
Bank of England Governor Warns of Crypto Used in Cybercrime
November 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said surging cryptocurrency use is a boon for illicit activity, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Citi Opens Immersive Bank Branch at NYC Headquarters
Citi Opens Immersive Bank Branch at NYC Headquarters
November 08, 2021  |  Banking

Citi has rolled out a flagship branch at its global headquarters in New York City with new features to customize transactions and offer more specialized...

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France Wants to Study CBDC for Wholesale Use
France Wants to Study CBDC for Wholesale Use
November 08, 2021  |  CBDC

The Bank of France wants to investigate the specifics of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for wholesale use, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Retail: Walmart Manages Fully Driverless Deliveries; Lowe’s to Launch Room-Scanning Tool
Today in Retail: Walmart Manages Fully Driverless Deliveries; Lowe’s to Launch Room-Scanning Tool
November 08, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Walmart’s partnership with autonomous trucking company Gatik has achieved daily deliveries without a safety driver, while Amazon is promoting the...

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Mastercard Launches Crypto-Linked Payment Cards in APAC
Mastercard Launches Crypto-Linked Payment Cards in APAC
November 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that it has partnered with three leading digital currency companies across Asia-Pacific to launch crypto-linked payment cards. As a...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bakkt, AGM Get More Into Crypto; Crypterium Eyes US Expansion; BlockFi, Neuberger Berman File for Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin Daily: Bakkt, AGM Get More Into Crypto; Crypterium Eyes US Expansion; BlockFi, Neuberger Berman...
November 08, 2021  |  Bitcoin

More businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies, including Bakkt Holdings as of last week, according to a press release. Bakkt said it will allow for the buying,...

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Lottery.com Crafting Blockchain Gaming Platform
Lottery.com Crafting Blockchain Gaming Platform
November 08, 2021  |  Blockchain

Lottery.com Inc. announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that it is working on a platform to operate lottery, sports betting, sweepstakes and other forms of online...

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Only 14% of CFOs Are Using Technology for Working Capital Management
Only 14% of CFOs Are Using Technology for Working Capital Management
November 08, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic weighs especially heavy on treasurers and chief financial officers (CFOs), because they are responsible for ensuring that companies...

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Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
November 08, 2021  |  Supply Chain

The imports at strained container ports are likely to remain at almost record levels through the end of the year as retailers brace for holiday...

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