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SEC: Some Crypto Coins Are Securities (Not Bitcoin)

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) leading authority on bitcoin, cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings (ICOs) has ruled that some well-known cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum are not securities. As such, they can expect to come under the regulatory control of the SEC and relevant securities laws.

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Deep Dive: Striking A Balance In Digital ID Security

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Experiencing such gains comes with risks, however, as digital IDs have presented new and underexplored avenues for fraud. The Drawbacks of Complex Security. Digital IDs can be protected with common protocols, such as two-factor authentication (2FA), frequent password changes and detailed security questions. More than 4.5

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Enterprise Security Returns To Top Of B2B Investment Mountain

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Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Cequence Security. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California. Contrast Security.

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Can fintechs enhance your bank’s marketing campaign?

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Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank is evaluating marketing campaign management platforms. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. Their ability to market and add banking functionality … is a natural fit.”.

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Deep Dive: How Ad Fraud Takes A Toll On Advertisers And Publishers

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The global digital ad market is expected to be valued at $225 billion by 2020, so it is no wonder fraudsters are trying to steal a piece of the pie. Ad fraud’s prevalence is largely due to two factors: The lack of regulation and the sheer complexity and volume of online advertising. Ad fraud can take a variety of forms.

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Is AI The Ultimate Fraud Fighting Machine?

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After its launch in 2011, HiGear, a San Francisco, Calif.–based While the fraud-fighting technology available six years ago didn’t stand a chance of protecting HiGear, the current car-sharing market , which is projected to be worth $16.5 billion by 2024, continues to experience similar fraud attacks.

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Stripe Raises $100M, Boosting Valuation To $22.5B

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Stripe, the San Francisco digital payments startup, has landed a $100 million investment from Tiger Global Management, boosting its valuation above $20 billion. Stripe is a leader in the market, with its platform that enables electronic payments and secure transactions both in-store and online.