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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock CEO Shares Movement In Bitcoin Efforts; Russia Might Be Open To Crypto Trading

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Byrne told CNN Business that the social media giant’s launch of its own digital currency validates the space — and Overstock would be open to partnering with Facebook on the project. Byrne predicted that security tokens will reduce friction in capital markets while also improving price discovery.

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Bitcoin Daily: China Construction Bank Grows Blockchain Platform; IRS Tax Forms Now Ask About Crypto

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Projects such as Marco Polo create added value for clients, ensuring more international trade transparency and manageability thanks to integrated bank payment, finance and discount instruments,” Dina Merkulova, head of trade finance at Alfa-Bank, said in a press release.

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Libra’s Regulatory Wish List For — And From — The Swiss

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Whether it’s bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra, our message is the same to all of these companies: anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism has to be built into your design from the get-go,” she said. Granting a license would be contingent on managing those risks, according to reports. FINMA’S Take.

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What is the State of Banking Innovation in 2017?

Bank Innovation

Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. What is the state of banking innovation today? Each year, we poll the industry to find out. This year, the pressure for banks to innovate is high, as banks no longer […].

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Rewriting Rewards Around Consumer Behavior

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Merchants are looking for a most cost-effective way to market, and social media channels aren’t an inexpensive way to go about it. . The round was led by Onsi Sawiris of HOF Capital. But Feng remains convinced that customers like points, and offers – they just want them to be easy to manage and relevant to use. .

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. Chris’ public posts including his playbook for dealing with COVID-19 were gobbled up on social media. billion is just glad we own some Bitcoins at this point.

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Sacred Data for Sale, steal it while you can!

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Capital One recently suffered a data breach resulting from poor security practices that exposed 100 million credit card applications and accounts. Capital One’s estimate for $150 million on $28 billion seems off, to say the least. And yet, only 2% of all Bitcoin transactions have anything to do with illicit activity?—?no

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