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Data Dive Christmas Carol Edition: Bills, Bitcoin And Banks

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Hiding a hack can have serious consequences for consumers, banks and businesses, which is why it is illegal to do so in 48 states and The District of Columbia. According to CoinMarketCap , all but one of the top 50 cryptocurrency assets by market capitalization fell over the weekend, for an average loss of around 8 percent in a day.

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It’s Not Easy Being Green: Cannabis Payments

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Seven other states have followed suit within the last five years, including the District of Columbia. All panel members agreed that forcing a multi-billion-dollar-a-year vertical to operate in a cash-dominated, semi-black market when it comes to financial services is not sustainable — or smart. Higher Risk Than Necessary.

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