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India Mulls Crypto as Assets, Leaving Payments off the Table
India Mulls Crypto as Assets, Leaving Payments off the Table
November 17, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

India has been riding the cryptocurrency conundrum wave for years, first banning all crypto in 2018 and then overturning that decision in 2020 — only...

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Apple to Offer DIY Device Repairs Starting in 2022
Apple to Offer DIY Device Repairs Starting in 2022
November 17, 2021  |  Apple

Have you ever wanted to try repairing your iPhone at home? Starting next year, you’ll be able to do so. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Credit Sesame Debuts Free Credit Builder Banking Service
Credit Sesame Debuts Free Credit Builder Banking Service
November 17, 2021  |  Financial Inclusion

Financial wellness platform Credit Sesame on Wednesday (Nov. 17) rolled out its new credit builder banking technology, an all-in-one bank account that gives consumers the...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Target Sees eGrocery Growth; Google Maps Integrates Pickup
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Target Sees eGrocery Growth; Google Maps Integrates Pickup
November 17, 2021  |  ResTech

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Target’s digital investments led to food and beverage growth, while Google made moves to replace Instacart as the...

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Toast President Says Ghost Kitchens No Substitute for On-Premises Dining Experience
Toast President Says Ghost Kitchens No Substitute for On-Premises Dining Experience
November 17, 2021  |  ResTech

While in 2020, digitization was necessary for restaurants to survive amid health hazards and local regulations, 2021’s ResTech innovation has been driven by restaurants’ need...

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Tidal, Now Owned By Square, Launches Direct-to-Artist Payments
Tidal, Now Owned By Square, Launches Direct-to-Artist Payments
November 17, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Music streaming service Tidal has launched a new membership tier that will send payments to artists in two ways, Music Business Worldwide reported Wednesday (Nov....

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Artists, Activists Protest Use of Amazon One Palm-Scanning Tech in Concert Venues 
Artists, Activists Protest Use of Amazon One Palm-Scanning Tech in Concert Venues 
November 17, 2021  |  Biometrics

Some artists and activists are giving a thumbs-down to the use of Amazon’s palm-scanning technology in concert venues. Some 200 artists and 30 groups have...

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Sift Acquires Keyless in Battle Against Account Takeover Fraud
Sift Acquires Keyless in Battle Against Account Takeover Fraud
November 17, 2021  |  Authentication

Digital fraud prevention firm Sift has acquired Keyless, a company that provides passwordless and multi-factor authentication. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Binance CEO: KYC Mandate Causes 3% of Users to Leave
Binance CEO: KYC Mandate Causes 3% of Users to Leave
November 17, 2021  |  Digital Identity

Changpeng Zhao, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, said only 3% of the company’s users left the exchange after know your customer (KYC) processes were made...

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