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What is the State of Banking Innovation in 2017?

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What is the state of banking innovation today? Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. This year, the pressure for banks to innovate is high, as banks no longer […].

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Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token

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He said that there had to be a balancing act — the tech should be allowed to move forward and innovate. Chiliz has created a coin called Barca Fan Token due to its partnership with the Spanish sports giant, which can be used on its social media app Socios. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday (Feb.

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Blockchain Begins Earning Some Bitcoin-Like Skepticism

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For years, throughout the volatility of cryptocurrency values, some industry experts have assured investors and innovators that blockchain is the disruptor in which the market should place its faith. Bitcoin and blockchain creator Satoshi Nakamoto developed these tools nearly a decade ago, he said. Broader Doubts Emerge.

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Libra Association Pursues FINMA Payment License

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The social media giant wants to move forward and launch Libra in June despite global questioning and hesitation. Switzerland offers a pathway for responsible financial services innovation harmonized with global financial norms and strong oversight,” Facebook’s Libra Association said in a statement to CoinTelegraph.

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Barclays Throws Cold Water on Bitcoin’s ‘Best Day’

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The price of bitcoin surged above $8,000 today for the first time in several weeks, a rise of more than 13% over the past 24 hours, prompting excitement in the cryptocurrency community. The combined market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies rose 16% over the same period.

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China, Alibaba Are Big Players On The Blockchain Patent Block

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In tech, innovation is everything. In innovation, intellectual property is, well, almost everything — it can be the hardware, the software, the processes that come from creative endeavor. As has been well-documented in this space, the damper on activity tied to cryptos has extended to social media. And patents?

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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During a busy year we saw Jill supporting her local community, blogging with Mark Cuban, spinning up new PPP technology and innovating with things like curbside banking. An early innovator in commercial workflow and analytics, upcoming CIOs could learn a ton from John on how to partner and engage constructively with lines of business.

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