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California’s fintech startups are invading New York

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When two Irish brothers started Stripe Inc. together in 2010, there was little question about where they should put their headquarters. It had to be California. Now, though, Stripe is leaving the tech mecca of San Francisco, awash in tech talent and investor cash, and is in the process of moving its main office about 10 […].

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New York City Council Bans Cashless Food And Retail Stores

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The New York City Council on Thursday (Jan. Applebaum added that communities of color in New York City are more than twice as likely to lack access to a bank and are less likely to host a branch of a bank than the national average. 23) passed a ban on cashless food and retail stores.

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Today In Payments: Wirecard Files For Insolvency; New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations

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In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. For the launch, Samsung is linking up with Mastercard and FinTech Curve. Wirecard Files For Insolvency, Seeks Court Protection.

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Breaking Banks: New York Fintech Week 2016 [AUDIO]

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New York was rocking the fintech this week, from Next Money and BBVA Open Talent to Finovate Fall. Tune in to Brett King and company below to hear the fintech insider perspective.

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New York vs OCC: Let’s Think of the Children

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The Empire State really wants to be in charge of the fintech sandbox—and it wants the OCC out already. In his recent 2017 budget proposal, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a few changes that might be in store for New York State fintechs, particularly online lenders. These changes include expanding the Read More.

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New York Times Posts Blockchain Job

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The New York Times newspaper posted a job called “Lead, Blockchain Exploration” on Wednesday (March 13), and later took it down, according to reports. The posting said the organization was looking for someone to “design a blockchain-based proof of concept for news publishers.”.

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FinTech Startups Defining the New York FinTech Industry

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New York is one of the hottest FinTech hubs globally and is known to be a notable hub of innovation. For talented entrepreneurs looking to explore New York as the.

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