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Online Fitness Firm Liteboxer Notches $20 Million
Online Fitness Firm Liteboxer Notches $20 Million
June 08, 2021  |  Investments

At-home boxing fitness company Liteboxer has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced in a Tuesday (June 8) press release. Get the Full...

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Glamnetic, BitPay Partner For Crypto Acceptance
Glamnetic, BitPay Partner For Crypto Acceptance
June 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Glamnetic, a magnetic eyelash brand, has rolled out a new partnership with BitPay, allowing the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a payment method, according to a...

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Why Healthcare Payers Want In On Vim’s ‘Shoppable’ Healthcare Marketplaces
Why Healthcare Payers Want In On Vim’s ‘Shoppable’ Healthcare Marketplaces
June 08, 2021  |  Healthcare

The quixotic quest to unify and streamline fragmented U.S. healthcare is getting a dramatic boost in the wake of the global health crisis. Digital technology...

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Investors Back Alternative Proteins As Market Grows
Investors Back Alternative Proteins As Market Grows
June 08, 2021  |  Investments

Consumer interest in plant-based foods continues to grow, and investors are taking note. The global plant-based market is projected to reach over $20 billion by...

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Visa Launch eCommerce Biometrics In UAE
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Visa Launch eCommerce Biometrics In UAE
June 08, 2021  |  Authentication

The first biometrics authentication solution for online transactions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is being introduced by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) in collaboration...

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Hong Kong To Explore CBDCs In ‘FinTech 2025’ Strategy
Hong Kong To Explore CBDCs In ‘FinTech 2025’ Strategy
June 08, 2021  |  International

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said in a press release Tuesday (June 8) it wants to make sure Hong Kong is ready to issue...

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Bitcoin Slumps To Four-Month Low, Could Test $30K
Bitcoin Slumps To Four-Month Low, Could Test $30K
June 08, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Blood, Sweat and Tears had it right: What goes up, must come down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tech Glitch Shuts Down Government, News Websites In Europe And US
Tech Glitch Shuts Down Government, News Websites In Europe And US
June 08, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Dozens of news and government websites went offline early Tuesday (June 8) due to a glitch at a cloud services provider. Get the Full Story...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Shenzhen Proceeds With Proposed Personal Data Regulation; US Reveals And Suspends Tariffs In Digital Services Tax Probes
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Shenzhen Proceeds With Proposed Personal Data Regulation; US Reveals And Suspends...
June 08, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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