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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located.

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Biden Picks BlackRock’s Deese To Head National Economic Council

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President-elect Joe Biden has announced a new director of the National Economic Council in Brian Deese , the current head of sustainable investing at BlackRock , CNBC reported. The appointment doesn't require Senate confirmation and shows the focus Biden has had thus far on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic as well as refocusing U.S.

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Mastercard General Counsel Tapped To Chair National Urban League

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The world of payments has provided a new leader to the National Urban League. Murphy was elected to the post during the National Urban League’s Board of Trustees quarterly meeting in New York City. Murphy has served on the group’s board of trustees since 2015. which focuses on managed healthcare.

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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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PSCU Names Two New Account Management Execs

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PSCU, one of the nation’s premier Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO), has named two new account management executives, as part of what the company calls its continued commitment to delivering a best-in-class experience, according to a press release.

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Perficient to Present at Fintech Generations 2021

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Since its inception in 2015, the Fintech Generations conference has drawn national and international fintech leaders and speakers. Bridgit Chayt, SVP Director Commercial Payments & Treasury Management, Fifth Third Bank. Beth Johnson, Chief Experience Officer, Citizens. Hans Zandhuis, Head of Ally Lending, Ally.

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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. Singapore’s GDP was roughly $407 billion in 2015. Between 2011 and 2015, the government allocated $16 billion to help accelerate Singapore’s research, innovation and enterprise landscape.

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