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The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.

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US Bans Chinese Facial Recognition Tech
US Bans Chinese Facial Recognition Tech
November 19, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

A Chinese company that develops facial recognition technology could be facing a ban in the U.S. According to the Financial Times, the facial recognition cameras are...

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UK Ex-Intelligence Chief: Chinese Tech Overshadows US
UK Ex-Intelligence Chief: Chinese Tech Overshadows US
October 29, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

Britain’s former secret intelligence service chief has warned that the U.S. is in danger of losing its spot as the most powerful country in the...

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Casper Runs Afoul Of UK Credit Broking Rules
Casper Runs Afoul Of UK Credit Broking Rules
September 03, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Casper, a U.S.-based online mattress company that has the backing of 50 Cent, the rapper and entertainer, has found itself in trouble with U.K. regulators....

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Robots Sizzle, Tax Reform Fizzles And Facebook Raises Eyebrows With Its Timing
Robots Sizzle, Tax Reform Fizzles And Facebook Raises Eyebrows With Its Timing
May 04, 2018  |  Exclusive Series

Fizzle of the Week: Timing Spring has finally arrived across the United States, and love is in the air. Even on Facebook. The social media...

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US Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships
US Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships
April 27, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

The alliances between U.S. and Chinese companies in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) could receive greater scrutiny by the U.S. government, which could threaten...

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Trade War May Dwindle Amid Blinking
Trade War May Dwindle Amid Blinking
April 10, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

The trade war may be downsized to a skirmish that maybe won’t even be waged. Or, you could say the other side blinked, a little....

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US, Chinese Retailers Seek International Footholds, Despite Trade War
US, Chinese Retailers Seek International Footholds, Despite Trade War
April 05, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

Historically speaking, it has not been easy for U.S. retailers (or any foreign players) to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market. However, many...

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Tariffs’ Tussle On Chinese Investments Mere Saber-Rattling?
Tariffs’ Tussle On Chinese Investments Mere Saber-Rattling?
March 27, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

In economics, it’s all fun and games until someone starts a trade war and loses some GDP. The steel tariffs have been levied. The aluminum...

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Global IPOs Reach Record High In 2017
Global IPOs Reach Record High In 2017
December 28, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Global initial public offerings (IPOs) over the past year saw the highest number of listings since the financial crisis, driven by strong activity in the...

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