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Teens Help Snap’s Stock To Surge
Teens Help Snap’s Stock To Surge
June 07, 2019  |  Markets

Snap has seen its stock surge more than 180 percent since December — thanks to teenagers. When it comes to augmented reality, Pivotal Research Group...

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Bitcoin Daily: Komodo Blockchain Platform Hacked Itself To Protect Users’ Crypto; ING Gets On Board With USC Blockchain Project
Bitcoin Daily: Komodo Blockchain Platform Hacked Itself To Protect Users’ Crypto; ING Gets On Board...
June 07, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Blockchain startup Komodo Platform resorted to hacking its users’ wallets in order to save $13 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from being stolen. Get...

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Bezos Expects Robotic Hands To Be Ready Within 10 Years
Bezos Expects Robotic Hands To Be Ready Within 10 Years
June 07, 2019  |  Amazon Innovations

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed that he believes robotic hands, which should be able to grasp items as reliably as humans, will be ready for...

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Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
Thumbtack Aims To Raise $120M In Funding Round
June 07, 2019  |  Investments

Gig economy marketplace Thumbtack is looking to raise up to $120 million in a Series H funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mastercard’s Digital Wellness Suite: Curing What Ails Digital Checkout
Mastercard’s Digital Wellness Suite: Curing What Ails Digital Checkout
June 07, 2019  |  Mastercard

Mastercard unveils its Digital Wellness suite, which seeks to level the playing field for small and independent merchants when it comes to checking out online...

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China’s Megvii Might Postpone IPO
China’s Megvii Might Postpone IPO
June 07, 2019  |  IPO

Chinese facial recognition company Megvii might decide to postpone its initial public offering (IPO), due to tensions and the trade war between the U.S. and...

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European Commission Investigates Past Money Laundering Cases
European Commission Investigates Past Money Laundering Cases
June 07, 2019  |  Europe

A European Union (EU) official has revealed that the European Commission (EC) is taking a close look into past money laundering cases at EU banks...

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In C2B, Is It Bitcoin’s Time To Shine?
In C2B, Is It Bitcoin’s Time To Shine?
June 07, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Beyond the vagaries of bitcoin’s volatile price, is the digital currency ready for prime time — as a means for consumers to pay their bills? ...

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The Connected Car’s Future Sits Behind The Wheel Of 18-Wheelers Today
The Connected Car’s Future Sits Behind The Wheel Of 18-Wheelers Today
June 07, 2019  |  Innovation

This summer, when on the road, take a fresh look at that tractor-trailer in the next lane. Not only does that vehicle have a role...

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