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Today In Payments: Wirecard Files For Insolvency; New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations

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In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. plans to offer a Samsung Pay Card that will operate like a digital wall for customers. Wirecard Files For Insolvency, Seeks Court Protection.

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Hilton Hotel In Times Square To Close

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The property had been operated under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts flag. In a typical year, New York City sees more than 65 million visitors. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month, Sunstone revealed that it has missed mortgage payments since April.

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New York State Of (Cybersecurity) Mind

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As the Sinatra tune goes (a bit paraphrased) … New York: If you can make it there in cybersecurity, you can make it anywhere. The financial services industry is girding for the new regulations by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), which take effect as of Aug. 28, which is, of course, today.

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Fintech’s Power Grab — in The New York Times

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The New York Times covered the subject — and the word — in depth yesterday, in a special section called “Fintech’s Power Grab.” Ok, it’s safe to say fintech has hit the big time. ” The lead item, by Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC fame, focuses on the fintech challenge to Read More.

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Blockchain Tracker: SEB’s New York Bridge To Stockholm, Credit Cards And Fraud Prevention

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Quite possibly, the biggest blockchain news this week was that Swedish bank SEB announced that intends to build a blockchain channel between New York and Stockholm to enable customers to make real-time transfers, as soon as next year. Blockchain may be building bridges quicker than expected. That will be the long-term benefit.”.

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Artificial Intelligence Startups Make a Splash in New York

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Artificial intelligence is set to challenge traditional technologies in financial services, if the startups that demoed at BBVA Open Talent in New York today are any indication. The BBVA Open Talent Challenge is part of Next Money NYC. Today’s event is one of three regional finals, from which a few Read More.

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Russian Hack Used Servers Inside US, Cybersecurity Company Says

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The recently discovered cyber attack on federal government agencies and companies handling data as sensitive as information regarding new nuclear weapons was run from servers within the United States, The New York Times reports. Sources told the Times the matter may have been exacerbated by the focus U.S.

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