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Bitcoin Daily: 7,000 Crypto ATMs Worldwide, Data Says; Marshall Islands Plans National Digital Currency

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The appointed organizer for the initiative, SFB Technologies, tapped the Algorand protocol because of its scalability, speed, security and its “ability to effectively implement required compliance controls and the transaction finality needed for a national currency.” At that time, Robocoin put a machine in a café in Vancouver.

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FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace

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A Russian national believed to be behind the Deer.io platform since its start in October 2013. was first exposed as a nest of cybercrime activity in a now removed Digital Shadows report from 2016, according to ZDNet , and those in-tune with cyber-security issues were not shocked to hear of Firsov’s arrest. platform.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

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ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. The community bank provided nearly 480,000 PPP loans totaling more than $13 billion to businesses across the nation. “I

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How Singapore Is Fueling A ‘Smart Nation’

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Singapore is on a mission to build up a Smart Nation by utilizing innovation and technology to create opportunities and strengthen communities. Startups are estimated to employ nearly 300,000 on the island nation. Singapore is poised to become the world’s first country to make the notion of a “Smart Nation” an actual reality.

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Britain Aims To Increase Control Over Foreign Takeovers

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If they don’t report takeover attempts from abroad that could pose a risk to the country’s security, company directors in Britain could face the prospect of jail time. In December of 2019, the administration of Prime Minister Boris Johnson included a “national security and investment bill” in the Queen’s Speech.

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FTC and 18 state attorneys general settle action against national retail chain accused of unlawful practices targeting servicemembers

CFPB Monitor

and related entities (collectively, “Harris Jewelry”), a national jewelry retailer that markets and sells military-themed gifts, to resolve their lawsuit which alleged that Harris Jewelry had engaged in unlawful sales and credit practices targeting servicemembers. The FTC commissioners approved the stipulated final order by a 5-0 vote.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

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A wide range of biometric solutions are being used to develop national identification systems around the world. Even though biometrics offer notable security advantages, they do come with risks. India began experimenting with the technology 10 years ago when it launched its national ID system, the Aadhaar program. A reported 3.6

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