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FATF Warns Crypto Could Hamper AML Efforts
FATF Warns Crypto Could Hamper AML Efforts
October 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said it is worried about “stablecoins,” like Facebook’s Libra, and how they could be used for illicit purposes. Get...

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Top News In Payments: PayPal To Roll Out Venmo Credit Card; Mastercard Teams With WHSmith For Pay By Bank
Top News In Payments: PayPal To Roll Out Venmo Credit Card; Mastercard Teams With WHSmith...
October 18, 2019  |  News

Today in the payment’s news roundup, PayPal is teaming with Synchrony Financial to put forward a Venmo co-branded credit card next year. Also, Mastercard is...

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German Finance Minister Says Libra Should Be Stopped
German Finance Minister Says Libra Should Be Stopped
October 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Olaf Scholz, Germany’s finance minister, reiterated his opposition to Facebook on Friday (Oct. 18), and said that the release of the cryptocurrency should be prevented....

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Samsung Promises Fix For Smartphone Security Flaw
Samsung Promises Fix For Smartphone Security Flaw
October 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy Note 10 and...

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Fidelity Bolsters Digital Currency Custody Services
Fidelity Bolsters Digital Currency Custody Services
October 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

In hopes of profiting from the lack of large, regulated institutions in the chaotic digital asset space, Fidelity is bolstering its digital currency custody business. The Boston-based...

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Google Hires First Chief Health Officer
Google Hires First Chief Health Officer
October 18, 2019  |  Personnel

As the tech giant aggressively pursues the health market, Google has hired former Obama administration health official Karen DeSalvo as its first chief health officer. DeSalvo spent...

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Big Fizzle: Marcus Libra Optimism A Fizzle In The Making?
Big Fizzle: Marcus Libra Optimism A Fizzle In The Making?
October 18, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Optimism can be contagious. A can-do attitude can rally the troops, get things done, spark innovation where once the status quo was, well, good enough....

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Zilingo Fashion Supply Chain Startup Invests $100M In US Launch
Zilingo Fashion Supply Chain Startup Invests $100M In US Launch
October 18, 2019  |  Retail

To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as well as factories,...

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NJ Malls Contend With American Dream’s Opening
NJ Malls Contend With American Dream’s Opening
October 18, 2019  |  Retail

After serving as destinations for Big Apple shoppers for at least 50 years, northern New Jersey’s malls are aiming to find ways to differentiate themselves...

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