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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto-Themed Cruise Ship To Set Sail, Nigeria Eyes National Crypto Adoption

PYMNTS

The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy of the country have teamed to create a framework for country blockchain adoption, CoinDesk reported, citing local media. billion USDC in circulation, according to the announcement.

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The Finanser’s Week: 30th October – 5th November 2017

Chris Skinner

This week’s main blog headlines are … Regulating the unregulated I was thinking about this question of how to regulate global technology platforms that don’t recognise national boundaries, mainly in the context of crypto and digital currencies.

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China Creates National Cyberattack Database

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China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats to it.

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Congratulations to All Celent Model Bank 2017 Award Winners!

Celent Banking

And they certainly didn't dampen the mood of nearly 300 attendees representing banks, insurers and technology vendors from at least 15 countries around the world. I would like to offer my personal congratulations to all of our Model Bank 2017 winners: Winner. Emerging Technology for Consumers. Alior Bank S.A.,

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Cybersecurity Predictions For 2017 In The IoT

PYMNTS

Here are the upcoming trends and threats for 2017 and what businesses can do to keep up. First and foremost, Chain Store Age notes that critical infrastructure remains uniquely vulnerable in 2017. Mobile attacks will also continue to grow in number and sophistication in 2017.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

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 crossriver.com.

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In Bangladesh Heist, Following the Money Through Cyber Twists: Nation Vs. Nation?

PYMNTS

The maxim has stayed the same in the ensuing decades, but the technology has changed. Stealing money for the sake of getting rich with the taps of a few keystrokes is one thing — an actor, or band of actors, chasing vulnerabilities in technology to make off with millions. Acting not against individuals, but another nation?

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