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Sweden could be first with national digital currency

Sweden could be first with national digital currency
The Central Bank of Sweden is considering issuing a national digital currency to solve the problem of a dramatic drop in the domestic use of cash. The so-called e-krona may be introduced within two years. Digital evolution? UK govt launches Bitcoin & e-currency consultation “The less those of us living in Sweden use bank notes…
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A2 hosting review

A2 hosting review
Established August 2001, based in Ann Arbor Michigan, A2 Hosting has built their good reputation on superior speed, uptime and customer service. The company was originally known as Iniquinet, got renamed as A2 in March 2003 and the rest is history. I recently had the chance to try A2 Hosting for free (thanks Brad!) and…
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Does average person care about FinTech?

Does average person care about FinTech?
An increasing number of Americans are moving towards relying on FinTech services to improve their financial well-being, research has found. With as many as 60 percent of Americans showing willingness to improve their lack of financial stability, more of them are relying on technology to help them reach their goals. Of the surveyed base, 65…
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How Apple’s Trojan horse will eat the credit card industry

How Apple’s Trojan horse will eat the credit card industry
  Apple Pay was launched last year, with lots of fanfare and support by the credit card industry. Partnering with the banks that issue credit cards overcame the resistance that early entrants in mobile payments had faced. It also solved critical technology and infrastructure problems and offered the credit-card industry a new avenue for growth.…
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