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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

PYMNTS

Factom , whose website describes the firm as a “blockchain innovations company,” is likely the oldest such company in the region and is five years old this month, according to Harris. It is also helping with the MyPass secure digital identity and document locker initiative for those who are experiencing homelessness in the city.

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Credit unions continue to see growth in auto lending

Abrigo

The article cited data from TransUnion, the national consumer data collection company, which reported that among the nation’s largest cities, Atlanta (up by 5.9%) and Houston (up by 5.4%) experienced the largest increases in auto loans from the previous quarter. Security Service Federal Credit Union - San Antonio, TX 3.

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Prosperity in Texas Files to Sell Securities

American Banker

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston filed a shelf registration to sell a variety of shares.

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First Horizon Unit to Buy Firm That Securitizes SBA Loans

American Banker

has agreed to buy Coastal Securities, a Houston firm that trades, securitizes and analyzes Small Business Administration loans. A unit of First Horizon National in Memphis, Tenn.,

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33 Ways Drones Will Impact Society: From Fighting War to Forecasting Weather, UAVs Change Everything

CB Insights

The vehicle includes an integrated landing system, which allows the drone to securely land atop the vehicle while in motion. While recreational drones are strictly prohibited in active forest fire regions, they have proved useful when operated by the appropriate teams. Conservation. Telecommunications.

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Bankers: Is your strategy the same as your competitor?

Jeff For Banks

It is annual report season, meaning publicly traded financial institutions are finalizing their 2013 numbers and submitting their 10k''s to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We are primarily a secured lender, with our greatest concentration of loans in Texas. In preparation for meetings, I frequently read 10k''s.

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From Energy To Telecom: 30 Big Industries Drones Could Disrupt

CB Insights

The vehicle includes an integrated landing system, which allows the drone to securely land atop the vehicle while in motion. While recreational drones are strictly prohibited in active forest fire regions, they have proved useful when operated by the appropriate teams. Conservation. Telecommunications.