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Facebook’s Marcus Met With Criticism Over Libra In House Hearing  

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David Marcus, head of Facebook’s new Calibra crypto wallet subsidiary, addressed concerns related to regulation and the cryptocurrency’s potential impact on the U.S. Kentucky Rep. dollar during the committee hearing on Wednesday (July 17). California Rep. He also compared the consequences that could come from Libra to 9/11.

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Spring Speculation Has Sprung: Walmart, Amazon, Trump And Target

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If last week’s reports are accurate, Walmart is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Humana, the 13-million-member health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky. If the deal passes muster with the regulators, such an acquisition would make Walmart one of the country’s largest health insurance companies.

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Sports Betting Moves Forward In The U.S. — With or Without ‘Integrity Fees’

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Kentucky is one of the latest jurisdictions that could welcome the wagering. Meanwhile, states such as Kentucky, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland and others are making moves toward legalization, and via different methods. percent state tax on sports wagers. Integrity Fees.