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New Tariffs On Clothes, Shoes To Hit Consumers In The Wallet
New Tariffs On Clothes, Shoes To Hit Consumers In The Wallet
September 02, 2019  |  Economy

After the President Donald Trump administration added 15 percent tariffs to $112 billion of goods from China on Sunday (Sept. 1), China responded by imposing...

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ECB Warns EU Of Libra’s Potential Threats
ECB Warns EU Of Libra’s Potential Threats
September 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank is being advised by ECB board member Yves Mersch that Facebook’s Libra could affect its ability to set monetary policy, Reuters...

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Users Question Privacy Policy Of Chinese Face-Swapping App
Users Question Privacy Policy Of Chinese Face-Swapping App
September 02, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

A Chinese app that lets users convincingly swap their faces with film or TV characters has rapidly become one of the country’s most downloaded apps,...

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Groups Call On Congress To Use Bank Secrecy Act For Crypto Regs
Groups Call On Congress To Use Bank Secrecy Act For Crypto Regs
September 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Testimony from the Financial Integrity Network (FIN) released before a Sept. 3 hearing advises that system-wide governance should be established to regulate virtual asset service providers...

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Report: 80 Pct. Of NJ Gamblers Place Wagers Online
Report: 80 Pct. Of NJ Gamblers Place Wagers Online
September 02, 2019  |  Mobile

Mobile sports betting is quickly growing to a point where New Jersey is close to topping Las Vegas as the country’s biggest market, The Wall...

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Activist Investors Circle As Groupon Stock Slumps
Activist Investors Circle As Groupon Stock Slumps
September 02, 2019  |  Subscription Commerce

Activist investors are closing in on Groupon as its stock plummeted to less than $3 a share, and its chief financial officer, Michael Randolfi, resigned,...

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Andreessen Horowitz Fights Back Against DC’s Crypto Curbs
Andreessen Horowitz Fights Back Against DC’s Crypto Curbs
September 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is attempting to fight back against Washington’s tougher stance on cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Regulators Taking Close Look At Payroll-Advance Apps
Regulators Taking Close Look At Payroll-Advance Apps
September 02, 2019  |  Regulation

Regulators are taking a closer look at financial apps that allow workers to access their pay early. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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B2B’s Summer Of Faster, Integrated Payments
B2B’s Summer Of Faster, Integrated Payments
September 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

For B2B payments, this summer was a season of technological progress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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