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Twitter snags money transfer license in Arizona

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That’s the fourth state in which the social media company has received a license, inching it closer to creating the payments tool and super-app envisioned by owner Elon Musk.

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Attorneys General From 47 States To Probe Facebook

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The social media company’s shares dropped 3.9 The probe will seek to find out if the social media company went against any federal or state laws due to anti-competitive conduct when it comes to its social media dominance. 22) that 47 attorneys general from states and U.S. percent on the news, CNBC reported.

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NY To Lead 47 AGs In Nationwide Facebook Antitrust Probe

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The social media company’s shares dropped 3.9 The probe will seek to find out if the social media company went against any federal or state laws due to anti-competitive conduct when it comes to its social media dominance. 22) that 47 attorneys general from states and U.S. percent on the news, CNBC reported.

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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock CEO Shares Movement In Bitcoin Efforts; Russia Might Be Open To Crypto Trading

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Byrne told CNN Business that the social media giant’s launch of its own digital currency validates the space — and Overstock would be open to partnering with Facebook on the project. The Arizona ATMs are located in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Tucson, Flagstaff, Surprise and Maricopa, while the Nevada ATMs are in Las Vegas.

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Regulatory Tracker: Sandboxes Gain, While Cryptos Wane

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Although the firms had advertised across social media, none of them had registered to offer or sell securities. As has been widely reported, some of those social media sites have been limiting access for cryptocurrency firms. As of the end of the week, at least one firm, Mattervest, said it had shuttered operations.

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Nordstrom Tempts Millennials With Snapchat Presence

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In an interview with Fortune , Nordstrom Director of Social Media Bryan Galipeau explained how the company’s latest pivot toward Snapchat promotional content has seen a boost in traffic for the retailer. It’s a great storytelling platform,” Galipeau told Fortune.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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Growth will be fueled by the expansion of central kitchens for food prep, and social media marketing that showcases menus, philosophies and chefs. For example, students at George Mason University in Virginia and Northern Arizona University have been getting food delivered by robots since the beginning of 2019.