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Blockchain Tracker: 88 Bales Of Cotton, Illinois State Gov. And Adoption

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to buyer Brighann Cotton Marketing Australia — and blockchain to prove that the goods were shipped, which all ultimately elevated transparency, security measures and tracking. At the state level, Illinois’ government has shown interest in delving into incorporating blockchain into how it does business.

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North Lane, daVinci Payments Finalize Merger; Form Syncapay

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North Lane Technologies and daVinci Payments said they have finished their merger, making a "high-growth, premier payment company with innovative technology and solutions," according to a Thursday (Dec. 10) announcement.

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7-Eleven Launches Beer Delivery In Select US Markets

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” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft. .” ” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft.

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Kroger Teams With ClusterTruck To Serve Up ‘Ghost Kitchens’

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The way our customers order and receive meals is evolving, and ClusterTruck's innovative culinary and digital design is cracking the code for the future of profitable meal delivery," he added. an Illinois-based foodservice distributor, announced its plans to help restaurant operators launch ghost kitchens.

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Digital IDs Help Open Banking Reach Its Fullest Potential

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The end goal: to speed innovation toward new products and services while keeping fraudsters out. Regulation Vs. Market Forces. The need for both innovation and security comes at a time when open banking is gaining a foothold in the United States due in part to the pandemic. The Pandemic Is Speeding Innovation Up.

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EV Maker Rivian Notches $1.3M

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This latest funding round, which also included BlackRock, is Rivian’s fourth this year, positioning the company as one of the strongest competitors in the electric vehicle manufacturing market, in which Tesla is the legacy player. EVs currently comprise a small portion of the global auto market. Scaringe in a statement.

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Fabletics Announces Brick-and-Mortar Expansion

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With the brand’s proprietary digital platform and 1 million-member base in place, Fabletics said it uses deep customer insights and enhanced market data to determine the most strategic locations for its retail locations. Less is more,” Dustin Netral, SVP of operations for Fabletics, said in a press release.

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