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Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona...
February 14, 2020  |  Bitcoin

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday (Feb. 12) that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency at the Financial...

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Afterpay On Surviving And Thriving After Its Early IPO
Afterpay On Surviving And Thriving After Its Early IPO
February 14, 2020  |  IPO

In the U.S., large luminary technology firms tend to take their time getting to their initial public offerings (IPOs). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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How To Build A Digital ID In Layers
How To Build A Digital ID In Layers
February 14, 2020  |  Authentication

The United Nations wants every individual digitally verified by 2030, in a bid to promote financial inclusion and reduce fraud. Trulioo Chief Operating Officer Zac...

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The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
The ABCs Of The California Gig Worker Ruling
February 14, 2020  |  Gig Economy

There’s a saying in jurisprudence: Hard cases make bad law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Love: There’s An App For That
Love: There’s An App For That
February 14, 2020  |  Mobile Applications

Today (Feb. 14) is Valentine’s Day, the official day we collectively celebrate love in all its glories. Couples will go out, and dedicated singles will...

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How Greyhound Bus Makes Fraudsters Play Fare
How Greyhound Bus Makes Fraudsters Play Fare
February 14, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
February 14, 2020  |  Apple

A new Apple patent application outlines the way a truly independent smart home would function. The patent application — titled “Object tracking and authentication using...

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IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
February 14, 2020  |  Taxes

A section of the IRS website telling people that the online currency from the popular game Fortnite was subject to federal taxes has been removed as...

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US Charges China’s Huawei With Trying To Steal Trade Secrets
US Charges China’s Huawei With Trying To Steal Trade Secrets
February 14, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Chinese telecom firm Huawei was charged with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets on Thursday (Feb. 13), along with two of its U.S. subsidiaries,...

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