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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Canada Chief Says Digital Currency Needs Global Approach; Ripple Eyes Blockchain Firm MoneyTap
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Canada Chief Says Digital Currency Needs Global Approach; Ripple Eyes Blockchain...
October 29, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Canada is progressing in its plans for a national digital currency, moving past proof of concepts to “executable” plans, according to Reuters....

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What To Make Of The Gradual Return Of The In-Office Workforce
What To Make Of The Gradual Return Of The In-Office Workforce
October 29, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Anecdotally speaking, the physical world of work is feeling like a pretty lonely place these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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World Bank Sees Remittance Flows Shrink Amid Pandemic
World Bank Sees Remittance Flows Shrink Amid Pandemic
October 29, 2020  |  Global Payments

The pandemic is affecting the amount of money migrant workers can send home, with remittances projected to drop 7 percent this year to $508 billion...

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COVID Case Spike Adds Fuel To Digital-First Economy
COVID Case Spike Adds Fuel To Digital-First Economy
October 29, 2020  |  Coronavirus

COVID-19 is unfortunately seeing a new wave of infections. Outside of the health concerns and personal toll the disease is taking, the new developments are...

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Pleo Launches Expense Management Tool Pleo Pocket
Pleo Launches Expense Management Tool Pleo Pocket
October 29, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Pleo is offering new services bundled under the brand Pleo Pocket that will make it easier for businesses to centralize financial information, according to a...

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Walmart Chile Sued By Association Of Suppliers
Walmart Chile Sued By Association Of Suppliers
October 29, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The Chilean unit of Walmart Inc. has been sued in Chile by suppliers alleging anti-competitive practices, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU Court Rules Facebook Must Store Data In ‘Virtual Data Room’
EU Court Rules Facebook Must Store Data In ‘Virtual Data Room’
October 29, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union’s (EU) second-highest court ruled that Facebook can’t be forced to turn over sensitive information without a review. Instead of handing everything over,...

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US Hospitals Threatened By Ransomware Attack
US Hospitals Threatened By Ransomware Attack
October 29, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A ransomware attack has infiltrated the healthcare system and affected five hospitals, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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TransUnion Beefs Up Credit Reports As Lenders Seek More Info
TransUnion Beefs Up Credit Reports As Lenders Seek More Info
October 29, 2020  |  Consumer Finance

Credit rating giant TransUnion is rolling out a new service it says will save time and money for lenders and other businesses seeking credit information...

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