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Lobbying group takes out full-page ads to prove Beyond Meat’s veggie burger is unhealthy — but it’s not
Beyond Meat has taken the world by storm. Its signature “bleeding” burger manages to resemble that of real meat and has become a menu item at a number of restaurants, from TGI Friday to Carl’s Jr. дальше »
2019-8-16 04:40 | |
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Australian Consumer Authority (ACCC): “Australians Lose Nearly $15 Million USD Since Start of 2019”
Australians lose over half a billion AUD dollars in 2019 through financial scams with the crypto industry contributing close to $15 million in the past seven months. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the country was set to witness record losses in scams, with the figure expected to reach $532 million USD by […] дальше »
2019-8-14 16:40 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers conned Australians out of $14.8M in just 7 months
Cryptocurrency investment scams in Australia cost victims a record $14. 76 million between January and July this year. That’s according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). дальше »
2019-8-13 15:40 | |
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The Galaxy Book S might be the Samsung laptop I’ve been waiting for
Samsung might dominate smartphone sales and be a major player on other facets of consumer technology, but it hasn’t had as much luck in the laptop space. After spending some time with its new Galaxy Book S – and despite a few concerns – I think that could be about to change. дальше »
2019-8-13 02:06 | |
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Huawei will reportedly launch Mate 30 Pro on September 19 with a new chip
Last week, Samsung announced its new flagship duo of the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. Now, its competitor, Huawei, is gearing up to launch the Mate 30 Pro next month. According to a report by the Russian news site, High-tech. дальше »
2019-8-12 08:44 | |
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Angry Apple Users Target Draconian iPhone Repair Policies
Apple customers have long complained about the $900 billion company's draconian restrictions on repairing broken iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices. Now, consumer advocates are turning to lobbyists to pressure legislators to etch a "right to repair" into law. дальше »
2019-8-12 15:30 | |
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Huobi selects first Korean altcoin project Carry Protocol (CRE) for Fast Track 6
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceCarry Protocol, a monetization platform for consumer data, announced it has been selected by Huobi Global for Fast Track 6 and will subsequently be listed on Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-8-7 11:13 | |
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Maltese Bitcoin Miner Wins Lawsuit Against Mining Equipment Seller
Malta’s Consumer Claims Tribunal (MCCAA) has ordered Dario Azzopardi, a retailer of Bitcoin mining machines to refund $2,239 (€2,000) to a client who claimed that the machine they had purchased from the firm generates a lot of noise and massively consumes electricity, reports Malta Today on August 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-7 05:00 | |
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Stablecoins Preferred for Payments Over Trading, Paxos and Coinbase Changing Directions
Stablecoin issuers including Coinbase, Paxos and Terra are planning to change directions as a result of consumer interest in using stablecoins as a mean of payment rather than simply for trading reports The Block. дальше »
2019-8-4 22:15 | |
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Square Q2 Earnings: Bitcoin Gamble Paying Off, Specific Revenue Jumps
Payments firm Square announced a $125 million in revenue from Bitcoin through its mobile payments service, CashApp. Square entered the crypto space, much to the dismay of traditional players, and have established themselves as a strong brand capable of understanding consumer needs. дальше »
2019-8-2 11:00 | |
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You’ll Never Guess Reddit’s Favorite Cryptocurrency
Consumer researchers have concluded that general support for cryptocurrency is incredibly high. Comparitech, a firm devoted to research and consumer-centric issues, crunched the data on over 48,000 Reddit posts culled from cryptocurrency subreddits and found that more than 85% of all sentiment was positive. дальше »
2019-8-2 19:48 | |
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Singapore’s Monetary Authority calls out Bitcoin scammers for the wrongful use of ex-Prime Minister’s name
Politicians are no strangers to the world of scams and gaffes. However, Singapore’s former Prime Minister finds himself in a one-of-a-kind scam after it was reported that scammers were using false or misrepresented statements, attributed to him, for soliciting Bitcoin investments. дальше »
2019-7-31 12:49 | |
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Better testing could solve most tech problems, so why aren’t companies doing it?
The headlines are packed with stories of high-tech gadgets, apps, and video games failing to meet consumer expectations due to performance failures or otherwise disappointing features. Samsung smartphones have been exploding, Nintendo Joy-Cons eventually run into a drifting problem, and countless apps and software programs have launched riddled with bugs. дальше »
2019-7-30 20:15 | |
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Major Online Retailer Newegg Announces Bitcoin Payments for its Stores in 73 Additional Countries
Coinspeaker Major Online Retailer Newegg Announces Bitcoin Payments for its Stores in 73 Additional CountriesMajor online computer and consumer electronics retailer, Newegg Inc. , has announced that another 73 nations where the firm operates will now be accepting Bitcoin payments like in the U. дальше »
2019-7-25 21:24 | |
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Good News For Bakkt? NYDFS Announces Crypto-Licensing Division
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) yesterday announced the creation of a new division for licensing crypto-businesses. The ‘Research and Innovation’ Division will supervise and license virtual currencies, address financial inclusion through technology, protect consumer data rights, and encourage innovation in the financial services marketplace. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:00 | |
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss $224M lawsuit against AT&T for SIM-swap bungle
A US federal judge has rejected AT&T‘s request to dismiss a $224 million lawsuit over a devastating SIM-swapping incident that led to $24 million in stolen cryptocurrency. A press release confirms the communications giant will face court over allegations it violated the Federal Communications Act, a consumer contract, as well as several other laws, when hackers assumed the identity (and telephone account) of cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin in 2017. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:05 | |
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Civic launching crypto wallet built on BitGo multisig technology
Civic launching crypto wallet built on BitGo multisig technology » CryptoNinjas Civic Technologies, the blockchain-powered identity, and payment solution provider, and BitGo, a provider of digital asset financial services, today announced the upcoming launch of Civic Wallet, the first consumer digital wallet built on top of BitGo’s multisig technology, to be released in the fourth quarter. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:41 | |
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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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Incent Loyalty Goes Live with over 5,000 Users
The platform enables everyday consumers to collect crypto rewards frictionlessly on every spend they make. Sydney-based fintech company Incent has launched its flagship product: a consumer rewards system that issues cryptocurrency to customers seamlessly in the course of their everyday spending. дальше »
2019-7-22 12:36 | |
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French Regulators Set to Approve Bitcoin-Linked Firms
France’s financial watchdog, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has announced plans to implement a new set of rules that will govern bitcoin and crypto-based businesses in the region. The regulation is expected to go live later this month, and it takes care of essential pain points like consumer protection, tax remittance and capital requirements, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 09:00 | |
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Netflix confirms it’ll launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription in India this year
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix‘s CEO, Reed Hastings, confirmed today that the company will launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India soon. In March, Netflix affirmed it’s testing a $3. дальше »
2019-7-18 08:52 | |
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David Marcus: Libra Doesn’t Want to Conquer Dollar, It is Not Investment
Coinspeaker David Marcus: Libra Doesn’t Want to Conquer Dollar, It is Not InvestmentToday’s hearing in the House of Representatives follows one in the Senate. Amid questions of safety, compliance and consumer protection, Marcus kept stressing that Libra project would seek proper approval and registrations with the relevant authorities. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:36 | |
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Bitcoin ‘Realized Market Cap’ Hits Record High Despite Flash Crash
Bitcoin investors are paying more per coin than at any time in history – despite the Bitcoin price dropping to half its all-time highs. Bitcoin Realized Cap Hits $93 Billion That was the conclusion in new analysis of an underreported metric this week, which casts light on genuine consumer interest in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-17 13:00 | |
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French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations
While the world is looking at Facebook’s Libra and its recent senate hearing, France is knuckling down and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new legislation. Under the rules, cryptocurrency-related firms will voluntarily abide by a regulatory framework that requires them to pay tax, provide consumer protection, and meet capital requirements, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:21 | |
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PRIME CHEAP: A 4K Fire TV Stick For $25? This must be a mistake
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Media streamers are great. That’s all there is to it. Of all the recent(-ish) advances in consumer technology, they have to be one of my favorite. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:05 | |
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Crypto Scam Bots Back in Full Force: Signs of a Bull Run?
New Crypto Scams If you’ve pursued Crypto Twitter recently, you have probably noticed an interesting trend: bots trying to scam cryptocurrency from consumer investors are back in full force. Under almost any tweet from anyone. дальше »
2019-7-14 10:05 | |
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Review: The Renogy Phoenix 100 is a portable power station you can take on a plane
Batteries. Odds are good you’ve got one in your handbag or rucksack. When your phone is low on juice, they’re extremely handy to have. But what if you’re travelling far, and you need to keep your larger electronics charged, like your laptop? For that, you need a portable power station, like the Renogy Phoenix 100. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:39 | |
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Outlier Ventures: Blockchain Fundamentals and Market Growth have Never Been Stronger
In a report by Outlier Ventures head of research, Lawrence Lundy, the VC firm confirmed that data points signal a huge boom in crypto, and despite price lagging behind the market has never been stronger. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:00 | |
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Dow Goes Berserk as Core Inflation Growth Spikes to 17-Month High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average diverged from the broader U. S. stock market Thursday after consumer inflation posted its biggest monthly gain in almost one-and-a-half years, challenging the narrative that the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates aggressively to boost the economy. дальше »
2019-7-12 22:32 | |
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Can Bitcoin Survive Quantum Computers?
Quantum computers have arrived, and new models are introduced every year. Most recently, IBM demonstrated a brand new model at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Most quantum computing research is currently limited to academic institutions and major corporations, but the technology will become more widely available in the not-so-distant future. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:49 | |
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FED Chairman: Facebook’s Libra Cannot Go Forward!
Coinspeaker FED Chairman: Facebook’s Libra Cannot Go Forward!Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that Libra raises serious concerns regarding privacy, money laundering, consumer protection, financial stability, adding that the project “cannot go forward” until Facebook’s answers to regulators’ questions. дальше »
2019-7-11 10:01 | |
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Facebook to the U.S. Lawmakers: Libra Will Work With Policymakers and Respect Privacy
Coinspeaker Facebook to the U. S. Lawmakers: Libra Will Work With Policymakers and Respect PrivacyFacebook blockchain lead David Marcus sent a letter to U. S. lawmakers in which he addressed multiple questions asked by the government. дальше »
2019-7-10 12:45 | |
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Airbloc unveils ABX: Real-time blockchain powered consumer data exchange platform
Airbloc, a consent-based real-time personal data exchange protocol, today unveiled its new product — ABX, a customer behavior-driven and real-time personal data exchange platform based on blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-9 13:59 | |
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Bitcoin Investors Are HODLing During this Bull Market, Data Suggests
Serial analyst, Willy Woo, has concluded that bitcoin investors are holding instead of selling or trading for fiat, during the current bull market cycle. Bitcoiners Don’t Want Fiat Unveiling new volume data across several bull and bear markets in Bitcoin’s history, Woo, who is a well-known Bitcoin proponent, highlighted some rapidly-changing consumer habits. дальше »
2019-7-3 19:00 | |
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Doubt Surrounds US Regulators' Ability To Address Libra Issues
In a letter written to the heads of five congressional committees, organizations including the Service Employees International Union and the Consumer Federation of America expressed their fears that regulators are not prepared to address the issues Facebook's Libra project presents and that the social networking giant needs to present a fuller picture of its plans. дальше »
2019-7-3 00:07 | |
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CEO of Blockchain Startup Acquires U.S.-Based Bank
Jeffrey Berns, a 56-year-old consumer protection lawyer, cryptocurrency millionaire and CEO of Blockchains LLC, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) firm created in 2017, has purchased Kirkwood Bank of Nevada for $28 million. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:00 | |
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SilkChain IEO ICO
SilkChain is the first blockchain project dedicated to improving international trade and consumer spending ecosystem. Silk represented the common currency in ancient international trade. SilkChain is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization, or DAO, in where Silk represents the digital token.< 20,000< 30,000 дальше »
2019-6-30 20:33 | |
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ФРС США толкает людей к инвестициям в криптовалюты. Топ-менеджер Deutsche Bank сделал признание
Руководитель подразделения Deutsche Bank, отвечающего за выработку глобальной стратегии в области фундаментальной кредитной политики организации, Джим Рейд заявил в интервью американскому телеканалу CNBC: «Рынки имеют большую силу над политикой». дальше »
2019-6-27 10:58 | |
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Luxury Fashion Brand Alyx Adopts IOTA Blockchain
Alyx, a luxury fashion brand built on the concept of a subversive culture, has announced the launch of a blockchain pilot powered by IOTA (MIOTA). The project is aimed at increasing supply chain transparency and boosting consumer confidence in its products, reports Vogue Business on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:00 | |
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Apple is reportedly working on its first 16-inch MacBook Pro, due this September
If you’ve been holding out for a powerful new MacBook, you may want to wait just a bit longer. According to IHS Markit’s Emerging PC Market Tracker report published in Forbes, Apple will introduce a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro later this year. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:29 | |
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Surprising Google Data Hints at Tantalizing Bitcoin Moonshot
By CCN Markets: Since early 2019, search engine interest for the keyword “bitcoin” has nearly doubled, according to data from Google Trends. However, with consumer interest still down nearly 90 percent from its all-time high, there’s a strong possibility the crypto boom has more room to run. дальше »
2019-6-23 23:45 | |
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