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Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’

Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’
Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’
June 26, 2019  |  Regulation

Algorithms and artificial intelligence — artfully applied, but for less-than-ideal purposes? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

Two more financial regulators have warned that they won’t allow Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra, to launch without looking at it closely. The international Financial Stability...

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Moving Data Analytics Up The Credit Union Priority Chain
Moving Data Analytics Up The Credit Union Priority Chain
June 26, 2019  |  Banking

Most of the insight into credit union spending priorities featured in the PYMNTS/PSCU Credit Union Playbook earlier this year is probably much in line with...

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Shopify Stock Drops After Analyst Concerns Over Competition
Shopify Stock Drops After Analyst Concerns Over Competition
June 26, 2019  |  Investments

Shopify’s shares fell 8.9 percent on Tuesday (June 25), its biggest drop of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Calls US Student Lending A ‘Disgrace’
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Calls US Student Lending A ‘Disgrace’
June 26, 2019  |  Loans

Months after he called out “irrational” student lending that has been impacting the economy through his annual letter, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon noted that...

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Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to hold Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, to high standards when it comes to consumer protection and regulation. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Walmart China Uses Blockchain For Food Sales; Would-Be Fed Member Moore To Create His Own Crypto Bank
Bitcoin Daily: Walmart China Uses Blockchain For Food Sales; Would-Be Fed Member Moore To Create...
June 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin startup Lolli announced that it has struck a new partnership with Hotels.com, joining Lolli’s existing partners Booking.com, Priceline, Hilton and Marriott. Get the Full Story...

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KoinWorks Closes $12M In Series B Funding Round
KoinWorks Closes $12M In Series B Funding Round
June 26, 2019  |  Investments

KoinWorks announced that it has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round. The round was co-led by EV Growth and Quona Capital, with...

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Illinois Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
Illinois Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
June 26, 2019  |  Regulation

The governor of Illinois signed a marijuana legalization bill on Tuesday (June 25), making it the 11th state to legalize pot. Get the Full Story...

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