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Germany Says Amazon Dash Button Breaks Consumer Law

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Daniel Widmann, a technology law expert at Pinsent Masons, said in 2016 that this could cause trouble for the company. A regional consumer protection watchdog organization brought the case against Amazon, arguing that Dash buttons don’t let customers know what they’re paying. We are always open to innovation.

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EU Proposed Law Aims To Make Friends With FinTech

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s exit from the bloc next year, the EU’s executive is set to propose a draft law aimed at boosting the FinTech market throughout the region. According to news from Reuters , a document by the European Commission revealed that the law would enable the FinTech sector to grow through crowdfunding and common blockchain technology standards. “An

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How will the Apple Watch and other tech evolutions impact banking?

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It’s not just the technology industry that is constantly evolving – many other industries must also remain adaptable to the changing landscape of the American consumer. An innovation like that can make the Apple Watch and Bitcoin seem archaic in comparison. One such industry is banking.

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Turning Industrial Procurement Into A Well-Oiled Machine

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But in the race to offer that B2C Amazon-like experience to business-to-business players, the eProcurement technology space may be overlooking some key differentiators that corporate buyers and suppliers need addressed. “You have Barnes & Noble, Borders and regional bookstores. . ”

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JD.com Launches SEVEN FUN Experiential Store; Walmart To Put Focus On Supercenters

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As a lifestyle retailer, SEVEN FUN is innovating the retail landscape in China,” said Jonathan Wang, head of 7FRESH, JD.com, said in the post. to China, grocery retail innovators are designing their stores around experiences to make them destinations for shoppers. 1 through Christmas Eve in comparison to the same time last year.

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Insurance Tech Q2 2021

CB Insights

Other major funding rounds went to companies like Collective Health ($280M Series F), Extend ($260M Series C), Alan ($223M Series D), Shift Technologies ($220 Series D), and others. Additionally, there was recent activity from less active regions like Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, and Greece. get the full report.

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Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017

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Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. But the company is licensed to test self-driving cars on the state’s roads in 2018, and it’s refining its technology and service with feedback from users.

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