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NJ Legislators Propose Tighter Data Privacy Regulations

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The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect in January, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) went into effect in 2018. Retailers of all sizes will be forced to prepare for new, stricter regulations.

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New York Raises Check Cashing Fees

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of New York State’s Superintendent’s Regulations which provides for an annual fee adjustment, based upon the increase in the consumer price index (CPI) of the New York – Northern New Jersey – Long Island, NY – NJ-CT-PA area for all urban consumers. According to New Jersey Check Cashing Regulation 3:24-4.1, The increase is to 2.27

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Stock Dips At Vaccine News; Crypto Licensing Bill Proposed In NJ; TradeStars Launches New Fantasy Sports Stocks Token

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Nellie Pou introduced new cryptocurrency regulations in a bill titled “Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology act,” on Thursday, Nov. Meanwhile, New Jersey Sen.

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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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That is said to be a sign that the open-armed tack of the state to regulating as well as legalization different types of gambling has spurred widespread growth per an iDevelopment & Economic Association report. Online casinos’ monthly revenue more than doubled in the 15 months following the rollout of sports betting in June of last year.

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Bitcoin Daily: Avanti Preparing To Apply For Banking Charter; NJ Lawmaker Introduces Regulatory Rules On Crypto

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A “future bank” focused solely on providing regulated services for digital assets is preparing to start, according to Coindesk on Monday (Feb. Called Avanti, the venture is put forward by Caitlin Long, a legislative champion for blockchain and a former Wall Street veteran.

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Credit reporting trade association seeks injunction to block NJ law requiring credit reports to be made available in multiple languages

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Filed in New Jersey federal district court, CDIA’s complaint alleges that the NJ requirement to make credit file disclosures available in multiple languages is preempted by federal law and violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Accordingly, CDIA’s members cannot comply [with NJ law] without violating [the federal FCRA].”.

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Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token

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12) that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FCEN). BlockFi, based in Jersey City, NJ, will use the money to boost staff and start work on additional projects. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday (Feb.

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