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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. . “So The Akoin Utility Token is the exclusive currency of the Akoin ecosystem.

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Charles Potts: Fueling growth through innovation

Independent Banker

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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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.”. In July, the CEOs of the world’s four biggest technology companies testified before the House Judiciary Committee as lawmakers investigate competition in the sector. Google, Facebook Inc.

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Kohl’s To Debut New eCommerce Facility, Small-Format Stores

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The 937,000-square-foot facility will be home to the most recent technology, allowing the company to quickly process, fill and ship online orders as quickly and efficiently as possible. 2017 will be located in Rhode Island, Ohio, New Jersey and California. The four brick-and-mortar locations Kohl’s will debut by Oct.

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The United States Of Artificial Intelligence Startups

CB Insights

The startup with the least funding on the list is Rhode Island’s The Innovation Scout , a SaaS platform that has raised $50K. IDx Technologies. Rhode Island. The Innovation Scout. 29 startups on this list have raised <$10M in equity funding. Total Equity Funding ($M). Info Assembly.

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The United States Of Venture Capital: The Most Active VC In Each State

CB Insights

Although startups based in California, New York, and Massachusetts have traditionally accounted for the majority of VC tech investment in the US, VCs are spurring other hotbeds of innovation across the country. Connecticut Innovations. Innovation Catalyst. Rhode Island. Slater Technology Fund. BIP Capital.

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Union Savings Bank’s tech touch

Independent Banker

(L-R): Union Savings Bank’s executive vice president, Rick Judd; vice president of digital channels Chris Barlow; and director of USB Innovation Center Peter Scotch at USB’s historical Main Street Danbury, Conn., Judd says the digital ambassadors bridge the gap in technology know-how for both staff and customers. “We The human factor.