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Bitcoin Daily: FDA Pegs Walmart, IBM For Blockchain Pilot; Wyoming State Embraces Blockchain

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Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements will help us do just that.”. In other news, Wyoming — America’s least-populous state — has turned its focus on blockchain, attracting a slew of new businesses as a result. However, while these companies might be legally based in Wyoming, most aren’t located in the state.

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Wyoming creates fintech sandbox

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Earlier this year, Wyoming became the second state to create a financial technology (fintech) sandbox by enacting the “ Financial Technology Sandbox Act ” (Sandbox Act). The provisions requiring Wyoming’s Banking Commissioner and Secretary of State to adopt implementing regulations became effective on February 19, 2019.

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Avanti Plans Real-Time Settlement Solution For Corporate Treasurers

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Avanti Financial Group said in a press release that it has received permission from the Wyoming Division of Banking to begin operating in the state as a bank as early as October and plans to offer a real-time settlement solution for corporate treasurers. Avanti made its Wyoming intentions clear in February.

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Bitcoin Daily: US Regulators Join Global Financial Innovation Network; Colorado Explores Crypto Banking For Cannabis Firms

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ( OCC ), and the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) have announced that they are joining the Global Financial Innovation Network ( GFIN ). Colorado’s bill does have support from some lawmakers.

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GAO: FinTech Firms, FIs Seek Alternative Data Clarity In Lending

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. Closer to home, in Wyoming, a bill has debuted in the state legislature to create a FinTech sandbox. Late last week, the U.S.

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Sells Its Users’ Altcoins, Bitcoin Dives As Cryptos Caught In SEC Crosshairs

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The price of the marquee name in cryptocurrencies dipped as low as $9,450 in intraday trading when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced there were “potentially unlawful” systems operating that allow the trading of cryptocurrencies. As a result, digital currencies can be regulated by the U.S. As of 7:48 p.m.,

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Data Dive, Supersize Edition: Warby Parker, Whole Foods And WhatsApp

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Indian regulation requires all payments data be processed in-nation — instead of on Facebook’s servers. Warby Parker additionally reported it will continue investing in technology that will continue to protect customers’ privacy and security when using the site. Whole Foods’ Expanding Footprint.

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