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Big Tech Faces Regulation Reckoning As 2021 Dawns

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If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.

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What Digital Initiatives Will You Focus on in 2021?

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As we ring in 2021 and say goodbye to 2020, it’s time to look forward. In 2020, we saw lockdowns, tight regulations, and sadly, business closures. 2021 will not be very different. So, how will you transform in 2021? Will you design and unveil an innovative app that you’ve been sitting on?

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Amidst a Global Crisis, Cloud Technology Trends for 2021 Emerge

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If your organization is looking to capitalize on cloud technology in 2021, here are a few trends to keep in mind. With many organizations planning or already engaged in some form of digital transformation, it is not surprising that the global public cloud infrastructure market is projected to grow 35% to $120 billion in 2021.

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5 Reasons Your Financial Institution Should Attend ThinkBIG 2021

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Why Attend ThinkBIG 2021? Takeaway 1 ThinkBIG 2021 features in-person and virtual options to accommodate attendees. Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Why ThinkBIG 2021? learn more .

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Banks Say FinTech Innovation, Not Regulation, Is Now Their Fiercest Market Pressure

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Regulation has undoubtedly acted as a catalyst to major financial services trends in areas like small business (SMB) lending, faster payments and, most recently, open banking and collaboration with FinTechs. According to the results, banks argue that innovation, not just regulation, is behind the wheel of progress. Optimism Up.

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Bitcoin Daily: Turkey To Test Digital Currency In 2021; Japan Prepares To Issue CBDC; Bitcoin Crests $28,000

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10, 2021 at 1 p.m., 29, 2021, the blog says. Turkey is planning on piloting its own CBDC in the second half of 2021, according to a report from CoinDesk. He said he wanted the city to be the "vanguard" of innovation for crypto. After the closure of the exchange, the Binance KR team plans to look over its strategy.

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