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China’s Crypto Ban Shutters Ethereum Miner SparkPool

China’s Crypto Ban Shutters Ethereum Miner SparkPool
China’s Crypto Ban Shutters Ethereum Miner SparkPool
September 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the world’s largest Ethereum mining pools is closing up shop amid China’s move to ban cryptocurrencies within its borders. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: City of Miami Approves Crypto Coin; Canada Regulators Issue Warnings About Crypto Ads
Bitcoin Daily: City of Miami Approves Crypto Coin; Canada Regulators Issue Warnings About Crypto Ads
September 27, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The city of Miami is the first jurisdiction to put a cryptocurrency in place via CityCoin, which is a city-based token, according to a press...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Aldi Invests in UK Growth; Shipt Announces Deal Days
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Aldi Invests in UK Growth; Shipt Announces Deal Days
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Aldi announced a major investment to fortify its presence in the United Kingdom, while Target-owned same-day delivery service...

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Today In Retail: California Law Raises Supply Chain Concerns; Coty Partners with Perfect Corp for Beauty Tech
Today In Retail: California Law Raises Supply Chain Concerns; Coty Partners with Perfect Corp for...
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, a new California law has industry experts concerned about its ramifications on the retail supply chain, and voice tech company...

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Data Brief: More than Half Multinational Firms Use at Least One Type of Crypto
Data Brief: More than Half Multinational Firms Use at Least One Type of Crypto
September 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Blockchain and Global Business: Assessing the Potential for Multinational Companies and Financial Institutions, a PYMNTS and Circle collaboration, surveyed executives at 250 multinational businesses and...

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Automotive Alexa Applications to Star at Amazon Hardware Event
Automotive Alexa Applications to Star at Amazon Hardware Event
September 27, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Connected car fanatics are eagerly awaiting Amazon’s annual fall hardware event on Tuesday (Sept. 28), in hopes that whatever cards the platform giant is holding...

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A Missed Opportunity: 47% of Patients Don’t Know if Healthcare Providers Offer Affordable Payment Alternatives
A Missed Opportunity: 47% of Patients Don’t Know if Healthcare Providers Offer Affordable Payment Alternatives
September 27, 2021  |  Healthcare

Many patients face financial challenges when visiting healthcare practices, yet about 47% are unsure or don’t know if they were offered affordable payment alternatives. Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK Antitrust Regulators Approve Facebook’s Kustomer Acquisition
UK Antitrust Regulators Approve Facebook’s Kustomer Acquisition
September 27, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Facebook Inc., has received the go-ahead from antitrust regulators in the United Kingdom to move forward in purchasing Kustomer Inc., a New York-based software company,...

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Paycheck Deposits Coming Soon to Coinbase Accounts
Paycheck Deposits Coming Soon to Coinbase Accounts
September 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase will soon offer direct deposit in the U.S., enabling customers to deposit part of their paycheck into their Coinbase account, according...

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