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How Smart Algorithms Deliver Faster, Secure Gig Payouts

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The Tracker also analyzes how payment technologies and methods may be changing to keep freelancer needs met. What’s New In The Gig Economy Payment World. To learn more about how misterb&b is streamlining and securing payments to keep both sides of its platform satisfied, visit the Tracker’s feature story.

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NY Man Gets Jail Time For $390K Card Skimming Scheme

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A New York man, 39-year-old Bogdan Rusu, was sentenced to 60 months in prison on charges of using credit card skimming tactics to steal $390,141 from various New Jersey banks, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) report. The case was prosecuted by Homeland Security Investigations, along with agents of the U.S.

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Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI’s Client List Hacked

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Facial recognition outfit Clearview AI — which collects billions of photos off the internet, and uses them for facial recognition technology — has been hacked, and its entire client list was exposed to malicious actors, according to CNN. After that news was released, Google, Facebook and Twitter sent the company cease-and-desist letters.

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

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Because trust companies can’t custody securities in the U.S., Meanwhile, a New Jersey lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require cryptocurrency firms to obtain a license before being able to operate, according to Coin Telegraph. Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduced the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act on Feb.

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

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New Jersey ’s governor has signed a bill to implement a Blockchain Initiative Task Force. 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.

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Macy’s Rolls Out Mobile Checkout

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The technology, which is powered by the retailer’s mobile app, is expected to be deployed to all of Macy’s full-line stores by the end of the year, CNBC reported. When it’s time to check out, customers go to a dedicated counter where the cashier makes sure they scanned the correct number of items and removes a security tag.

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Affinity Federal Credit Union On The Importance Of Accelerating Digital Transformations

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New Jersey-based Affinity Federal Credit Union began upgrading its systems about five years ago as it looked toward the digital future. The new features include a biometric voice authentication system intended to reduce the time spent waiting on hold and fortify security.