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US Finance Crimes Org Calls For Private Sector Innovation

PYMNTS

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) is launching an initiative called the FinCEN Innovation Hours Program, as a call to private sector companies that have developed tech to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, the organization said in a release. FinCEN expects to hold events in the Washington, D.C.

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Taking Real-Time Payment Rails To The Tipping Point

PYMNTS

Tools that can fill specific business needs and features beyond more than just real-time speeds are beginning to grow more important, propelling development and innovation in this area. Faster payments are filtering into the transportation industry as well. The system will come fully online in the city by 2021, according to the MTA.

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3 Reasons Why Fintech is Thriving in Atlanta

William Mills

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. Many local venture capital firms focus solely on fintech for their investments, which has strengthened Atlanta’s economy and increased technology developments within the financial services industry.

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The Periodic Table of Tech In Canada

CB Insights

Startups headquartered in the Toronto metro area dominate the table, with over 40 tech companies featured. AR/VR : Augmented/Virtual reality companies include AdHawk Microsystems , which creates eye-tracking technology to solve problems faced by AR/VR manufacturers.