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MARCH 2, 2020

Two individuals were accused of being connected to the Lazarus Group cybercrime organization per an update of the “Specially Designated Nationals” (SDN) list from OFAC. On another note, Coinbase , which is based in California, has become a Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) second-class member, Coindesk reported.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2020

New York, Ohio, and Virginia lawmakers all have introduced security deposit-focused legislation designed to help renters in markets often without designated, affordable and low-income housing. California, New York, and Oregon also have new tenant-focused legislation to limit rent increases and protect individuals from evictions.

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JULY 21, 2020

The combined companies will solidify 20 markets containing 1 billion people and is likely to attract 3 billion monthly visits, the companies said. Adevinta operates in 15 countries and its portfolio includes nearly three dozen digital products and websites. The combined company expands its reach to 20 nations. “We

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The story for the ride-hailing operation back then was about moving into new markets — not only new geographies but newer forms of transportation such as scooters — and having all that action fuel continued growth. And Uber , for its part, is mounting an aggressive campaign against the California law and its concepts.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Vouch Insurance , which offers insurance to high-growth technology firms through an online platform, said last week that it has raised $45 million in a funding round, and has expanded its service into California. Many founders are operating their businesses, from day one, with the ambition of entering an international setting.

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MAY 28, 2019

Louis test market reportedly exceeded the restaurant’s foot traffic national average by 18.5 The California-based company has brought in more than $750 million with the newest funding round. Being ready to go public is a priority for the company because we need to be operating at the highest level of rigor.”.

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Bobsguide

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The TCS BaNCS deployment provides Zions a parameterized, US market compliant, real-time solution, sets up Zions to go Digital, be nimble & efficient and shift to a customer centric approach. Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $65 billion.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Visa , which is the official payment technology partner of the National Football League (NFL), will provide small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a one-day offer that will waive some of the costs connected with getting online and taking digital payments on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7), according to a Tuesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

Sources say Robinhood Markets is in talks with regulators about offering banking services to its more than 4 million users. The company is not allowed to operate like a bank under current rules, but would like to offer banking-like products such as savings accounts through different licenses or partnerships.

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AUGUST 29, 2016

26) they seized around €1 million earlier in 2016 in connection with a operation that was being run on an online dark market. In a report by CoinDesk , a representative of Finland’s customs office said the online drug site was named Valhalla, which has been in operation since Oct.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2017

Is the credit union market ready for its close-up? It’s a market that is showing clear signs of growth. In fact, the federally backed National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) reported credit union membership grew by 4.3 The Shifting Credit Union Market.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The privacy of customers’ personal information is at the forefront of every community banker’s decisions, says Steven Estep, ICBA assistant vice president of operational risk. The California Privacy Rights Act ripple effect. How to reassure customers that their data is protected. Tom Tollerton, Forvis LLP. Effective Jan. Tom Tollerton.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Reports in the Financial Times earlier this week revealed that investors are advising startups to hold on to cash and gather reserves to remain stable amid any market uncertainties. With on-demand services like Airbnb landing a greater share of the business travel market, other players looking to compete are coming in fast.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

What also sets Locality Bank apart from existing financial institutions in its market is that its board and management have a “first principles mindset, one where we set out to create the bank from the start to serve the needs of the local business community,” says Keith Costello, president, CEO and one of Locality Bank’s cofounders.

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MAY 15, 2019

Its national restaurant partners include TGI Fridays, Smashburger, Noodles World Kitchen, Famous Dave’s, Schlotzky’s and McAlister’s Deli. It’s essentially consumer food delivery with a B2B base, which CEO Ben Cattoor noted was an delivery innovation that was lacking in the market. in San Diego.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

In fact, as noted in CNBC, the company has been telling investors it will eventually realize EBITDA margins of at least 20 percent (we at PYMNTS jump in here to define EBITDA as a rough measure of operating cash flow). Another way to enhance margins is to cut operating costs. There are, of course, several ways to turn a profit.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Michigan, the legacy home of the nation’s auto industry, now leads the nation in autonomous vehicle policy, says Recode — ahead of Florida, California and a few others with some current legislation. As of now, only motor vehicle manufacturers can operate self-driving car networks in Michigan. On Friday of last week (Dec.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

unemployment rate, even as the nation engages in its annual celebration of workers. And in the case of a labor market that’s gone topsy-turvy in recent months, that silver lining is the raw creativity of America’s workforce in finding work, even when traditional jobs are hard to come by. In fact, many U.S. Durian-Fruit Deliverers .

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

The companies are testing the service in four California and Oklahoma markets, with an eye toward a national launch in 2021. Stop & Shop owner Ahold Delhaize NV announced plans earlier this week for putting more resources toward online shopping operations. Ahold intends to outfit roughly 1,100 U.S. billion in U.S.

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APRIL 21, 2017

On Friday of last week, Apple secured a self-driving road test permit from the California DMV. Apple now joins 29 other automotive and tech companies who have received test permits in California for self-driving technology. Didi set up an AI lab in California last month, signaling yet another self-driving technology play in the works.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Once we’ve been here for 10 years, we are awarded a three-month paid sabbatical,” says Emilie Johnston, chief operations officer. We don’t operate from a position of fear.”. Grand Ridge National Bank: The premier league. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

Both Steve and Brian are instrumental to our national expansion efforts, ensuring Gobble’s cost leadership and operational efficiency are best in class.”. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah. McEvoy agreed.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Investment in Intelligence of Things (IoT) is expected to surge in the coming years, with companies projected to increase spending on the design, creation and operation of IoT solutions from $186.1 Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafted a report advising federal agencies on IoT security. billion by 2023.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

The Irvine, California-based company’s move into its “do it for me” (DIFM) installation solutions for the automotive aftermarket industry led to its highest monthly performance in April. Here’s how it works: Suppose a consumer in San Diego is in the market for a bike rack to store several bikes in a garage.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2017

In a move to transform its meal kits, startup Blue Apron recently acquired BN Ranch, a network of farms in California and New Zealand that raise only grass-fed cattle and free-range turkeys. Over the years, BN Ranch has supplied its meat to a number of independent restaurants and national chains, including Chipotle.

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MAY 18, 2018

million in the largest investment round ever for a FinTech that operates exclusively in the continent. With operations across Africa, Cellulant offers a digital accounts receivable solution with integrated payment reminder, collection, settlement and reconciliation capabilities. Small Business Banking. The company raised $47.5

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 5, 2022

The money market mutual fund became a formidable competitor to the bank account. In Pennsylvania, Rocket has number 1 market share. More recently SoFi acquired this little $170 million in total assets California bank. But they must be in ample supply in your markets to support growth. billion in total assets.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

In New York City, the nation’s leading hotspot for COVID-19 cases, local farms and farmers markets are being proclaimed a necessity for safe produce shopping. With delivery services backed up for days, the open-air farmers market seemed the safest possible option. April and May are crunch time for farms across the U.S. –

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

In an interview with PYMNTS conducted by written exchange, CardX CEO Jonathan Razi said that the New York events represent a “capstone on a major regulatory movement” tied to lawsuits challenging state-level bans in California, Florida, Texas and now, most recently, in the Big Apple. population.

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JULY 30, 2018

Hello Fresh , a German-based meal-kit company, saw its share of the market boom and took the pole position from rival Blue Apron earlier this year. The California-based food technology firm, backed by real estate and food investor Alan True, will continue selling Chef’d meal kits in stores, but has shuttered its eCommerce business for now.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Under the terms of the deal, FreshDirect will keep its brand name, be supervised by a seven-member board and continue its independent operations in New York City. Experts speculate that Ahold’s global reach will allow FreshDirect to further expand, likely in East Coast markets initially.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. John Beale , longtime CIO of City National Bank.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

Though small businesses have suffered from a gap in financing availability post-2008, the demographic continues to shape the financial markets. That focus provides insights into the direct link between lenders, their SME borrowers and the communities in which those businesses operate. A Regional Reach.

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AUGUST 6, 2018

It started with an announcement that a California Kroger subsidiary — Foods Co — would stop accepting Visa credit cards (but not debit cards) at 21 of its grocery stores and five of its gas stations, effective Aug. million units, and record-high market shares of 15.8 So, who got sharpened this week? 14 of this year.

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APRIL 14, 2017

Notably, more than half (58 percent) of major mining pool operations are located in China, with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that Wells suspended outgoing wire transfers to the U.S. The goal is to propose new regulations for the nation of 1.2 Bitfinex filed suit in the U.S.

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CB Insights

MARCH 8, 2018

According to a recent report from Greentech Media, the American energy storage market officially hit a milestone in the fourth quarter of 2017, deploying over 1000 cumulative megawatt-hours of storage between 2013 and 2017. Siemens has released a software package to operate grids autonomously known as active network management (ANM).

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

is facing increased competition in its home market from other banks, nonbanks and even credit unions that are aggressively pricing loans to businesses, says president and CEO Steve Dehnert. Badger Bank is having trouble finding staff “across the board,” from operations to tellers and trust officers. “We Ponce Bank, a $1.5

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