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Retail Pulse: Framebridge Opens DC Store; Starbucks Hits 30,000-Location Milestone

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Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. The brand’s latest chapter will include taking a leap into the world of brick-and-mortar with the help of technology-enabled storefronts.

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JD.com Joins China’s Central Bank To Advance Digital Currency

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one of the biggest eCommerce businesses in China, has partnered with the central bank to advance the technology. 21) that JD Digital Technology and the PBoC will develop mobile apps and blockchain platforms in line with the coming digital currency. Beijing-based vehicle-for-hire company Didi Chuxing Technology Co.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

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Hsu discussed vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency framework and recent volatility with stablecoins in pointed remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit 2022. leadership in the global financial system and economic competitiveness; financial inclusion; and responsible innovation. . Contagion risks are real.

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14 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Pega Career at Perficient

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We have active Pega jobs in Washington DC open. Apply now: Pega Lead System Architect. Pega Senior System Architect. More on How We’re Working with Pega Technology: Cloud-based business solution streamlines user experience and reduces costs. TL;DR: Find Your New Pega Job at Perficient. Not ready to apply?

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Blockchain Tracker: Capitol Hill To Startups, Incubators Inbetween

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Earlier this week, blockchain arrived on Capitol Hill by way of the formation of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus focused on examining and educating lawmakers on the payments technology and issues associated with the digital currency. Blockchain technology, both public and private, are slowly changing the world.

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Text Messages From Debt Collectors? Not in My Backyard!

CFPB Monitor

It took 44 years for the law to catch up to modern technology, but the CFPB finally did it in 2021 with Regulation F’s guidelines for FDCPA-compliant electronic communications like email and text messages. This bill was reintroduced and referred to a committee on January 5, 2022 where it remains pending. per 7 days.

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The United States Of Fintech Startups

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Collectively, these startups have raised over $9.5B, with leading companies including lending startup Avant (Illinois, $655M in total disclosed equity funding), next-gen auto insurer Root Insurance (Ohio, $509M), restaurant finances management system Toast (Massachusetts, $503M), and small business lending startup Kabbage (Georgia, $490M).