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Mark Cuban: Libra Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Big Mistake’

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Cuban, who is a “Shark Tank” investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes that it is “a big mistake,” CNBC reported. Unlike social media … the terms of engagement for innovations such as Libra must be adopted in advance of any launch.”. than at an international level.

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Japan To Investigate Libra’s Economic Impact

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The group’s goal is to work on policies that will deal with how Libra is going to affect payments, monetary policy, regulation and taxes. There have been many voices in opposition of Libra, including Ethereum’s co-founder Mihai Alisie, who recently said that Facebook is trying to trick regulators. than at an international level.

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Five At Five: Facebook Hit By GDPR On Monthly Users

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Coverage includes Facebook getting hit by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), First Data beats Street, Kroger unit says goodbye for now to Visa , T-Mobile enters a big 5G deal with Nokia , and IBM prevails over Groupon in a patent case. cities — like New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dallas — by early 2019.

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SEC Halts Texas Financial Firm’s ‘Illegal’ ICO

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against a Dallas-based financial firm seeking to launch what might be the largest initial coin offering (ICO) in history. In addition, the agency was able to freeze the company’s assets and those of its two co-founders, CNBC reported.

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Can Lime Make Consumers Feel Safer About Scooters And Bikes?

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The news came on the same day that the San Francisco-based scooter-sharing company launched a pilot program in Tacoma, Washington, and less than one month after a 24-year-old Dallas, Texas man fell off the scooter he was riding and died from blunt force injuries to his head. Lime Campaign. Campaign Benefit.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Robinhood backtracked after the initial announcement, but only so it can work with regulators and refine its pitch. GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks.

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What Is 5G? Understanding The Next-Gen Wireless System Set To Enable Our Connected Future

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From social media platforms like Snap and Instagram to transportation apps like Uber and Lyft, many companies have benefited tremendously from the reliable connectivity and speed provided by today’s 4G systems. In the last decade, 4G wireless technology has become the standard for many mobile consumers around the world.

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