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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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Because trust companies can’t custody securities in the U.S., Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduced the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act on Feb. The company was formed Jan. 6 and has already raised $1 million in seed funding. the SPDI will be an asset to make up for that.

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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 At the time, Macy’s said the hackers didn’t get card CVV numbers or Social Security numbers.

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Credit Unions in the Crosshairs: Cybersecurity | Research Colloquium

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Tuesday, January 26 | Newark, NJ | 9:00 a.m. - A slate of information security leaders from credit unions just like your's: WSECU, David Luchtel, Vice President - Infrastructure and Operations. PSECU, Scott Davis, Assistant Vice President, Information Technology. A Filene Research Colloquium. LUNCH (in meeting room).

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NJ Legislators Propose Tighter Data Privacy Regulations

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Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon), chairman of the Assembly’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee and lead sponsor of the legislation. On March 21, retailers doing business in New York State will be faced with a new law regarding data security. The legislation would affect tech companies such as Alphabet ’s Google and Facebook.

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Predicting the Next Banking Crisis Is a Fool’s Game. Not Learning From the Last One: Equally Foolish

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And quite frankly, I did not know there were so many tranches to mortgage-backed securities. M&T assumed their $411 million of loans and securities with a $289 million FDIC loss-share agreement. Most banks consider their securities portfolio as first and foremost for liquidity. Let those numbers sink in a bit. Good times.

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 The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: Rethinking And Realigning

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New To The Market: A Secure Credit Card And A Sneak Peak Theatrical Release. Amazon and Synchrony Financial are partnering up on a new secured card credit offer for Amazon Prime members looking to rebuild their credit. A Walmart spokesman told CNBC that there are no layoffs planned and Jet’s headquarters will remain in Hoboken, NJ.

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