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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Rolls Out Decentralized Exchange; Wyoming Legislators Pass Multiple Crypto Bills

PYMNTS

Hanaco Ventures reportedly led the round, with participation from David Krell, Norman Sorensen and Global Founders Capital. On another note, legislators in Wyoming recently passed multiple bills related to digital currency, Coindesk reported.

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How a Wyoming credit union is doing more lending despite lower demand

American Banker

Consumer appetites for new loans have slowed in the face of record interest rates, but Sunlight Federal Credit Union's partnership with Avana Capital helps identify commercial real estate opportunities in markets both local and national.

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The United States Of Venture Capital: The Most Active VC In Each State

CB Insights

Using CB Insights data, we analyzed the most active venture capital firm in each state, based on unique tech investments from 2014 to 2019 YTD (1/24/19). We excluded debt deals and only considered venture capital, corporate venture capital, super angel, and growth equity firms. Merus Capital. BIP Capital.

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GAO: FinTech Firms, FIs Seek Alternative Data Clarity In Lending

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Separately, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is in the midst of plans for a “sandbox” that will help boost FinTech efforts for capital markets, as reported by The Hindu. Included in that movement toward tech in capital markets, he said that could include blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Crowdfunding, Deferred Loan Payments Jumpstart SMB Relief

PYMNTS

As more government entities introduce measures to aid SMBs, banks and FinTechs have launched their own programs this week to accelerate access to much-needed capital for their SMB customers. have launched new crowdfunding programs to support SMBs’ need for capital. Below is a roundup of some of the most recently announced measures.

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Bitcoin Daily: US Regulators Join Global Financial Innovation Network; Colorado Explores Crypto Banking For Cannabis Firms

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The possible law is expected to be similar to the Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) law passed in Wyoming. Colorado’s bill does have support from some lawmakers. “My

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 The Hill Looks At Speeding DoD Vendor Payments

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Under the terms of legislation put forth by Senators Ben Cardin of Maryland and Mike Enzi of Wyoming, the DoD would be required to pay smaller contractors, as well as larger firms that deploy small contractors, within 15 days.

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