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DECEMBER 17, 2019

Russia-based diamond producer ALROSA is partnering with technology firm Everledger and Tencent’s social platform WeChat to sell diamonds to Chinese retailers using a blockchain platform, ALROSA announced in a press release on Tuesday (Dec.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Ripple said it wants to protect its customers from disingenuous online giveaways and impersonations pretending to be from the company. The giveaways, Ripple explained, constitute fraudulent online contests where people are told if they send money, they could get more in return, usually through airdrop.

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 27, 2018

From those that focus on payments or mobile, to the ones leveraging social media, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, there’s a global hoard of startups that want to muscle into the banks’ territory […].

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Bank Innovation

MAY 29, 2017

A lot of data is being generated and collected on a daily basis thanks to social media, IoT, and online customer behavior (Upstart, for example, uses this method for its underwriting decisions). Customer data is (arguably) the most valuable asset in many industries, financial services included.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Plus, American Express eyes social media shoutouts for small firms, Veem launches a domestic B2B payments tool and Billtrust embraces machine learning. Amex Study: Social Media Shout-Outs Could Pump $197B Into SMB Economy. Visa, Codat Partner on Providing Data for SMBs. 18) press release. SMB economy. 18) press release.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Bank Innovation is pleased to welcome Marley Gray, Microsoft’s director of technology strategy for blockchain and financial services, to our speaker faculty. Gray will discuss corporate banking and blockchains on March 1 in Seattle with JP Jolly of Citigroup and Deva Annamalai of Fiserv.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Online Resale. Online resale has become all the rage — even for retailers like Neiman Marcus — from a little bit of everything on OfferUp to fashion-focused Poshmark and high-end The RealReal and 1stdibs. Sales of counterfeit goods through online marketplaces are expected to hit $1.8 billion per year to fake online sales.

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Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The afternoon session brought on the blockchain. The morning session at BBVA Open Talent Challenge was all about artificial intelligence. From these sessions, two winners were chosen that will have the chance to engage with a global bank — perhaps the ultimate prize for a fintech startup today. The challenge was part Read More.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 22, 2018

The social media/fintech executive made headlines in the crypto world.Read More. EXCLUSIVE— With cryptocurrencies losing their luster in the public — and the regulatory — eye, some in financial services still remain bullish on the currency even as its value falls.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

Tencent Executive Vice President Dowson Tong said in an interview with state media that the company also wants to put money into experimenting with blockchain, servers, big data centers, supercomputer centers, Internet of Things (IoT) operating systems, 5G networks and quantum computing.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Yao’s hiring was anticipated because of his contribution to the development of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) and his deep understanding of FinTech and blockchain, according to Caijing. Yao was the head of China’s central bank digital currency initiative. . It would then use the information to recommend products.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2019

The social media giant’s plan has brought out a multitude of regulators, lawmakers and leaders around the globe who are concerned that the cryptocurrency won’t be regulated closely enough and could potentially upend the global financial market. Facebook and the commission both declined to comment on the investigation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

And the EARN IT Act would try to fight child exploitation online by cutting back on privacy for social media or tech companies, although the exact ways this would happen have changed numerous times. The LAED Act would end encrypted communications, giving law enforcement a backdoor to access the data with a court order.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

Banks do not always have the budgets or resources to craft cutting-edge online and mobile experiences, although they can no longer afford to put off digital transformations. The number of online banking customers is growing worldwide, and FIs’ consumers are coming to expect seamless digital experiences as a result.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2017

Last week we saw hackers prove there’s no such thing as vacation when there’s consumer data to steal, Wells Fargo continued its great rebuilding with a round of executive reorganization and Canadians said “no thank you” to the blockchain — but very politely, as is their custom. Canada Takes a Pass on the Blockchain. Here’s the rundown.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Bloomberg reported Facebook spokeswoman Vanessa Chan confirmed the acquisition, saying the social media giant is excited to bring in GrokStyle. Facebook has been investing in technology that enables people to match products they see in the physical world to products online. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

There has been no summer slowdown for regulatory overtures toward technology firms, spanning social media, antitrust concerns and the cryptocurrency arenas. Back then, Facebook said the FTC was examining “areas of social networking or social media services, digital advertising and/or mobile or online applications.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2019

Waters has been a vocal critic of the social media giant’s plans for its own digital currency. Senate grilled David Marcus, Facebook’s head of blockchain projects, on Libra. He confirmed Facebook’s commitment that it would not look to bring Libra online in the U.S. Last month she — along with Reps. Soon after, the U.S.

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JUNE 13, 2019

billion digital records in the United States were compromised during the first half of 2018 – 291 records every second – with only six social media breaches accounting for more than half of all at-risk data. Blockchain-Based Security Methods. Estonia’s government is also exploring blockchain options. More than 4.5

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JANUARY 1, 2021

In other news, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a nonstop social media cheerleader for the notion of building a high-tech ecosystem in South Florida, publicly embraced exploring using cryptocurrency to store some government financial reserves and blockchain to secure processes such as online voting.

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APRIL 13, 2018

The organization’s website, however, is still online as of Friday (April 13). The PIN Project is about building an online collaborative consumption platform for global community, base [sic] on principles of Sharing Economy, Blockchain Technology, and Crypto Currency,” the organization writes on its site. After a $4.5

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Blockchain. Huge corporations — like Walmart and Pfizer — have completed successful blockchain pilots. Research Briefing: Blockchain in Review. Become an expert on what’s new and what’s next for blockchain, diving into bitcoin, ethereum, cryptocurrencies, enterprise blockchains, and a whole host of other topics.

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CB Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

This represents almost 20% of the global online ad market, and is expected to grow in coming years. Blockchain and Identity: Building a New Internet. We dive into blockchain and identity in this research briefing. How blockchain could shift control back to users. First is using a blockchain for user-controlled identity.

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Bobsguide

AUGUST 25, 2022

It is a social platform that combines aspects from online gaming, virtual reality, augmented reality, social media and cryptocurrencies. Other partners in the project include: Australian blockchain solutions provider Pellar Technology , who will develop cryptocurrencies and various digital assets.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

When checking email, shopping online, paying bills or accessing medical records, users need backup to show they are who they say they are. Even with more and more sophisticated verification solutions being developed, email addresses, usernames and other online signifiers are still some of the most common verification tools.

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JULY 10, 2019

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has approved blockchain operator ICONLOOP’s my-ID system to protect data collected for digital identities. Jura chose this system specifically because it is capable of recognizing blood vessels through surgical gloves. Facebook’s Libra Raises Concerns Among Privacy And Security Advocates.

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Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Talk has shifted from last year’s discussions on blockchain and chatbots to artificial intelligence and cloud-based cores. Fintech funding has grown tougher for startups, but banks’ balance sheets are looking stronger– what does it mean for innovation? Many […].

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

Japan’s Recruit , the holding company of Glassdoor and Indeed, announced a $250,000 investment in blockchain startup COTI , according to reports in Ledger Insights this week. Recruit issued the investment via its RSP Blockchain Tech Fund, with COTI marking its second investment. Webware.io. Canada’s Webware.io

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

The podcasts take in a wide variety of topics, from the emerging connected car ecosystem and what it really means, to getting a clear handle on blockchain, to the rise of contextual commerce, to making cross-border payments easier and less expensive, to — well, you get the idea. Cutting Through the Blockchain Fog.

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Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

On the second day of FinovateFall 2016, fintechs continued to wow attendees with bright, dazzling new finovations. Attendees from banks, credit unions, and other fintech companies saw 31 demos of technology that has applications across the financial sphere, from financial data analysis to mobile payments to trading.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

Blockchain is taking root as the underlying infrastructure of digital currency issuance, and a broad swath of central banks are examining issuing digital fiat. “PayPal has basically just said, ‘Hey, we're going to open this up to everybody,’” Gouldman said. Bitcoin is like a [crypto] 101 version. Dollars Done Digitally.

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Filene

JUNE 28, 2016

What : Social media strategy to effectively amplify your value, messages, and marketing. Why : 70% percent of households start their search for new financial institutions and additional financial services online, via search engines and social media. Credit Union -to- Credit Union Collaboration.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2017

Once bank accounts or credit cards are hacked, either online or at big box stores, trust in the payment processing system can dwindle — and that trust can become difficult to build back up. When it comes to making purchases online, there are so many options available.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Consumers may have to scroll through many social media channels or product reviews to make an informed decision, after all. This presents a different marketing tactic than, say, targeted ads online through social media platforms or search engines. To research a product, potential customers may turn to Google.

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CB Insights

MAY 3, 2018

In internet-speak the word “meme” often refers to an amusing picture that goes viral on social media. ” From “Tutorial: Military Memetics,” by Dr. Robert Finkelstein, presented at Social Media for Defense Summit, 2011. Blockchain for tracing digital content back to the source.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2019

And, far from a lock for the top spot, JPMorgan Chase announced its creation of the blockchain-based JPM Coin , the first major bank-created digital token for real-world use. On the one hand, a move on blockchain isn’t terribly surprising on its own, as JPMorgan has already done that with a variety of investments, including R3 and Quorum.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2016

Businesses across the globe operating in the blockchain, eCommerce-as-a-Service and alternative lending spaces (to name a few) all secured funding. Blockchain . Fluent provides corporations and financial institutions with a blockchain-based toolset for global trade and finance. In its latest funding round, Fluent secured $1.65

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