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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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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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Microsoft Teams Updates (February 2021)

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In today’s blog, we’ll discuss some of the latest and greatest features around Teams collaboration, meetings, calling, and security/compliance! Microsoft has just extended this offer until June 30, 2021! Security and Compliance Updates. Secure Score for Teams. What’s not to love about that!?

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Bank Regulators Seeking Comments on the Use of AI and ML in the Industry

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Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. Applications include analysis of regulations, news flow, earnings reports, consumer complaints, analyst ratings changes, and legal documents. Email: 2021-RFI-AI@cfpb.gov. Cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity Regulation Updates for Financial Services

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In 2017, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) passed cybersecurity regulation 23 NYCRR 500, requiring all financial services companies to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Since its creation, the Cybersecurity Framework has continued to offer updates and guidance on best security practices. The solution?

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Bitcoin Daily: UK Researching CBDC Use Cases; Lebanon To Introduce CBDC In 2021; SEC Member Pushes For Cryptocurrency Regulation; ShapeShift Delists Three Privacy Coins

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The announcement did not specify the regulations, but it did note that the approach will ensure that the CBDC meets “the same minimum standards we expect of other payment methods.”. Regulators are slow, and there’s a reason we’re slow,” she said, speaking at CoinDesk ’s Bitcoin for Advisors event. “We

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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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The update will help to alleviate a common issue with bitcoin in that there were few user-friendly, secure methods to buy, sell and use cryptocurrency in general. 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.

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