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FinCEN Announces New Digital Innovation Officer/Deputy Director

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Mosier oversees FinCEN’s wide-ranging work to protect the financial integrity and national security of the United States,” the release states. Blanco, FinCEN director, said in the announcement, “I am thrilled to have Michael assume this central role on our leadership team.”.

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Ripple Mulls Moving Headquarters Abroad

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Ripple is mulling moving its headquarters abroad because of frustration with the regulatory climate in the United States. Brad Garlinghouse , the company’s CEO, says he went to London in September and told the outlet that the Financial Conduct Authority does not consider XRP to be a security. What you see in the U.K.

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Bitcoin Daily: Bakkt Trust Crypto Platform Gets Trust License In NY

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This approval demonstrates New York’s competitiveness as a hub of innovation and leadership in emerging technologies.”. DFS became the first state or federal agency in the United States to supervise virtual currency n 2015 and has so far approved 22 charters or licenses for companies in the virtual currency marketplace.

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The DIY Approach To Retail Data Security

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In the recent instance of the XSS security vulnerabilities that befell the online shopping cart Zen Cart, for example, the company acted quickly to solve its own problem. But the fact is that things don’t always sort themselves out, effectively, in the retail security game. Sometimes, that assumption is accurate.

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US Takes Top Spot In Global 5G Readiness

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The United States, with quick moves by government officials and telecommunications carriers, has moved to the front of the global 5G race, according to reports. Also, lawmakers recently introduced a wireless security bill that would favor free market competition. By the latter part of 2019, the U.S. and none in China.

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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The retailer said it filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division to pursue the reorganization. Morgan Chase Bank and other lenders, per securities filings. Tuesday Morning was running up against a Tuesday (May 26) deadline to repay debts from J.P.

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Mastercard’s Philanthropic Hub Hosts Summit On Financial Inclusion

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That requires us to apply the full range of our assets — from philanthropy and thought leadership to products, technology, data science and expertise. million in grants, which will be used to help at least 5 million low-income people in the United States.