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Bitcoin Daily: CoinFLEX Takes Bets On Libra Launch; Germany’s Finance Minister Speaks Out Against Private Currency

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And the Sacramento Kings has announced the NBA’s first blockchain-powered reward program through a partnership with Blockparty. “We We are committed to continuing to deliver the best fan experience and are excited to bring this transformative technology to life to award our loyal fans through experiences in a secure and transparent way.”.

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CFPB expands consumer complaint access to local governments

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Filter and export information to allow targeted analysis by time period, company, geography, and more Compare problems their constituents are facing to other localities and nationwide Securely refer individual complaints to the CFPB Receive the list of companies responding to complaints through CFPB’s process.

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California BanCorp Launches Treasury Management Consultancy

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In addition, CBC recently rolled out a new Treasury Management platform designed for user experience and enhanced with top-tier data security. Jeff Mills will also be coming onboard as a Treasury Management sales consultant with a focus on the Sacramento and North State region.

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Startup Kadena Introduces Public Blockchain, NBA’s Kings Auction Jersey Using Blockchain

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Kadena’s whole goal is to solve the scaling problems of bitcoin and the security problems of ethereum,” Popejoy said.

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‘Organized Retail Crime’ Is Growing (And Not Just Because Of The Pandemic)

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In California, state and local police last month broke up a ring that allegedly used fake coupons to get merchandise for free or reduced prices, then brazenly resold the items at a Sacramento storefront. KPIX-TV reported that the shop proudly advertised on Facebook Marketplace that customers “never pay retail.”.

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SAFE Credit Union Brings Targeted Marketing To An Increasingly On-Demand World

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It catered exclusively to Sacramento Army Air Corps employees when it started in 1940, but the world has changed significantly since then — as have members’ expectations. She pointed to a sponsorship deal with Papa Murphy’s Park, home of the Sacramento Republic Football Club, as another example.

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Consumers Turn To Package Lockers To Combat Porch Pirates

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With home security firm Ring reporting that nearly one in five homeowners in the U.S. have experienced package theft in the last year, companies like Sacramento, California-based package delivery locker system Luxer One are setting up package delivery systems to prevent porch pirates, CNBC reported Monday (Dec.