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Bitcoin Daily: NJ Assembles Blockchain Initiative Task Force; IBM Eyes Blockchain Browser

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Bill S2297 explained that the task force will study potential uses for blockchain technology on the state and local level, with an emphasis on medical records, land records, banking, and property auctions as potential applications. New Jersey ’s governor has signed a bill to implement a Blockchain Initiative Task Force.

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Bitcoin Daily: Avanti Preparing To Apply For Banking Charter; NJ Lawmaker Introduces Regulatory Rules On Crypto

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Some representatives from the world’s central banks discussed the matter last week in Kyiv, Ukraine, at a conference arranged by the National Bank of Ukraine. Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduced the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act on Feb. 20, which would introduce new standards and rules for how crypto businesses operate.

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Retail Pulse: Zola Opens NYC Store; Kleinfeld Shop ‘Pops Up’ In NJ

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At the same time, the space seeks to inspire engaged couples by showing them how other couples used the company’s technology to send out invitations and create websites for their weddings. “We On average, they are priced at under half the cost of the national average of wedding dresses in the U.S.,

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RedCard, Zelis Merge To Optimize Healthcare Payments

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The platform will utilize market-leading technology and solutions to price, pay and explain claims. Combined, Zelis and RedCard serve over 700 payer clients, including the top five national health plans, and more than 600,000 providers. The company will stay in its existing key locations in Bedminster, NJ; St.

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Valley National Taps Ex-PNC Exec as Information Chief

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Valley National Bank in Wayne, N.J., has appointed former PNC executive Robert Bardusch to be its chief information officer.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

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Whether it’s products and services, technology strategies or employee benefits, independent community banks decide on their own terms what’s best for their business and their customers. Brazos National Bank. Douglas National Bank. FSNB, National Association. Pioneer Trust Bank, National Association. Philadelphia.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

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American Bank, National Association. Classic Bank, National Association. The First National Bank In Sioux Falls. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association. Rowland; and EVP and chief technology officer Mike Beattie. Ag Lender Score. Mason City. Iowa State Bank. Orange City. Forest City. Iowa Falls.