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New Center to Probe How Blockchain Can Help Government

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The Chamber of Digital Commerce has opened a new outpost in the nation's capital. But instead of looking for a staid law office, the bitcoin advocacy group formed a partnership with the local incubator 1776 to launch the DC Blockchain Center.

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New Center to Probe How Blockchain Can Help Government

American Banker

WASHINGTON -- The Chamber of Digital Commerce has opened a new outpost in the nation’s capital. But instead of looking for a staid law office, the bitcoin advocacy group formed a partnership with local incubator 1776 to launch the DC Blockchain Center.

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Go-Jek = fintech?

CB Insights

Earlier this week, Bank Indonesia, the central bank of Indonesia, nominated three companies for its award for the fintech company most supportive of the “non-cash national movement of inclusion.” Round investors included Autotech Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, and Founders Capital.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

Jeff For Banks

capital appreciation and dividends. Access National Corporation #4. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Nasdaq: MRLN) Continuing the theme of niche banks, Marlin is a direct lender providing financing to business so they can acquire new equipment and technology while preserving capital. BofI Holdings, Inc. #2.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

The Get Outta Dodge (and Focus) Award – Goes to Capital One for exiting a significant mortgage business to focus on cards and direct banking. These ventures show credit unions are not standing still when it comes to technological disruption, and we hope much is learned from these early risk-taking efforts. THE TECHNOLOGY AWARDS.

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From China With Love: AI, Robotics, AR/VR Are Hot Areas For Chinese Investment In US

CB Insights

At issue are concerns that such investments could help China expand its technological and military abilities. We define Chinese investment as participation in private financing rounds by investors (corporate, venture capital, angel, private equity, etc.) Which Technologies Chinese Investors are backing in the US.

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Fintech Policy in the US – Things Are Things Heating Up

FICO

It’s August and it’s hot in Washington DC. Yet in the nation’s capital, fintech policy may actually be hotter than the temperatures outside. Much of the latest buzz has come from the recently released Treasury report which focuses largely on the Trump administration’s outlook for financial innovation.