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Binance in ‘Do or Die’ Mode as Traders Imagine Life Without Exchange
Binance in ‘Do or Die’ Mode as Traders Imagine Life Without Exchange
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

What would happen if the world’s largest cryptocurrency company suddenly collapsed? It’s a question the industry is asking about Binance, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Sept. 26),...

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UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
September 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As grocery inflation normalizes, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) expects brands to start offering more deals and discounts, which the company sees as a necessary...

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Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
September 26, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

“Reality Bites” was a touchstone movie for Generation X. Three decades later, any cinematic foray into the trials and tribulations of those born between 1965...

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EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
September 26, 2023  |  Regulation

Following a recent meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Union (EU) Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton called on the tech giant to open up its ecosystem of hardware and software to...

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Bankman-Fried Makes New Bid for Freedom Before Trial
Bankman-Fried Makes New Bid for Freedom Before Trial
September 26, 2023  |  Legal

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has renewed his bid for bail ahead of his fraud trial. Attorneys for the one-time cryptocurrency wunderkind — who is set to...

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How Transparency and High Earners Power a $96-Billion Subscription Industry 
How Transparency and High Earners Power a $96-Billion Subscription Industry 
September 26, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

In 2022, the subscription eCommerce market was valued at $96.61 billion, according to ReportLinker. As consumers increasingly embrace subscriptions, the sector is projected to be...

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Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is planning to launch three stablecoins in Japan next year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency platform is working with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking...

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New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
September 26, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve indicated last week that higher interest rates will likely stick around. And as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Sept. 26), this situation has begun...

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Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
September 26, 2023  |  Authentication

Greg Esser, director of strategic partnerships in the U.S. at Entersekt, said one-time passcodes (OTPs) are due for a reckoning. For now, OTPs are still...

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