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Bitcoin Daily: Rhode Island’s Blockchain Act Aims For Crypto Rules Too; Rapper Akon Details Crypto Plans

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Our proprietary Atomic Swap technology enables immediate trade between major cryptocurrencies, our partners’ alternative currencies, and fiat currencies — both on the platform and in the local market,” according to the whitepaper. . Ultimately, outside of the villages, you really can’t trade cell phone minutes for anything,” he continued. “So

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Charles Potts: Fueling growth through innovation

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Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

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25 Million Mobile Users, Only 2 Million on Bank of America’s Erica

Bank Innovation

Keep in mind that we started the rollout earlier this year with Rhode Island (which has a relatively small population) and completed in all markets in June," Betty […]. Bank of America might have 25.3 million active mobile users, but only two million of those users are using the bank's virtual assistant Erica.

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Citizens Access Targeting ‘Optimizers’ to Grow Deposits Beyond the Bank’s Footprint

Bank Innovation

Citizens Access, the digital-only arm of Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group, has grown to about $4 billion in deposits, mostly from new customers outside the bank's traditional footprint, since its launch in July 2018. If you build it, the optimizers will come.

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In Europe, Single Data Market Looms?

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The European Union is examining the creation of a single data market that would reportedly challenge tech firms such as Google and Facebook, as Reuters reported. This is a major weakness for data-driven businesses to emerge, grow and innovate today, including in Europe, but huge opportunities lie ahead.”.

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DOJ, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google

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We actually have to take a hard look at whether these behemoths are killing off innovation and competition.”. David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island) ended the hearing by saying the companies “have monopoly power.” Google, Facebook Inc. and other tech companies have been facing backlash from lawmakers and regulators around the globe.

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Using Debit Cards To Bridge The Stimulus Accessibility Gap

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Many individuals received the cards in unmarked envelopes and threw them out because the recipients believed they were scams or marketing offers. The cards are expected to reach 4 million consumers and offer them a low-cost method to quickly tap into the funds, but initial rollouts have hit hurdles.

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