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Crypto mass payments is best retail option; report suggests

Crypto mass payments is best retail option; report suggests

Cryptopolitan | Taha Farooqui | Sep 29, 2019 A Bank of Canada report reveals that crypto mass payments is the best of option for retailers. The report dubbed “The Economics of Cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin and Beyond” was recently posted unveiled by the Bank of Canada. The report features the Bitcoin (BTC) cryptocurrency and contains an explanation about

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Canadian securities regulators implement investor protection reforms, strengthening the client-registrant relationship across Canada

Canadian securities regulators implement investor protection reforms, strengthening the client-registrant relationship across Canada

BCSC | Kristen Rose | Oct 3, 2019 Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published rule amendments to implement the Client Focused Reforms (the reforms) across Canada. These reforms are based on the fundamental concept that clients’ interests come first in their dealings with firms and individuals that are registered to give investment

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Facebook's Instagram launches Snapchat-like 'Threads' app

Facebook's Instagram launches Snapchat-like 'Threads' app

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was launching a separate camera-first messaging app, "Threads", for its photo-sharing platform Instagram, stepping up the company's social media war with smaller rival Snapchat.



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Corona maker Constellation hit by pot investment loss; shares drop

Corona maker Constellation hit by pot investment loss; shares drop

Constellation Brands Inc racked up millions of dollars in losses from its investment in Canadian pot company Canopy Growth, pushing the maker of Corona and Modelo beers into a quarterly loss and sending its shares down as much as 8%.



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U.S. weekly jobless claims rise slightly; layoffs still low

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise slightly; layoffs still low

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers.



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U.S. tariffs on French wines will hurt American consumers, exporters say

U.S. tariffs on French wines will hurt American consumers, exporters say

The U.S. decision to impose tariffs on French wines will penalize American consumers, the French wine exporters' federation said on Thursday.



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Wall Street opens flat after sharp slide

Wall Street opens flat after sharp slide

U.S. stocks were little changed at open on Thursday after losing 3% in the past two sessions following data that pointed to the risk of a slide into recession, with investor attention on services data due later in the day.



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Oil slips toward $57 as economic gloom weighs

Oil slips toward $57 as economic gloom weighs

Oil slipped toward $57 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by concerns about weakening global economic growth and oil demand, as well as by signs of excess supply despite OPEC-led cuts.



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Factbox: Planes, cheese, whisky and wine on U.S. tariff target list

Factbox: Planes, cheese, whisky and wine on U.S. tariff target list

The World Trade Organization opened the door on Wednesday for the United States to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion European goods over subsidies for Airbus .



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WeWork seen as startup lesson in what not to do in Silicon Valley

WeWork seen as startup lesson in what not to do in Silicon Valley

The implosion of office space company WeWork this week is being digested as a lesson for Silicon Valley startups - in what not to do.



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Solar is back with an ETF tracking the sector up more than 50% so far this year

Solar is back with an ETF tracking the sector up more than 50% so far this year

As the energy sector struggles to stay positive for the year, solar stocks are a bright spot as demand for renewable energy increases.

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Scotland says U.S. tariff move shows UK's Brexit pipe dream

Scotland says U.S. tariff move shows UK's Brexit pipe dream

The Scottish government said on Thursday that the imposition of U.S. tariffs on various goods including Scottish whisky indicated that the United Kingdom could not offset the damage from Brexit by striking a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.



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Five groundbreaking Latino CEOs share their advice for success

Five groundbreaking Latino CEOs share their advice for success

Toyota's first Latino executives had to learn the tricks of the trade on the job. Now they're empowering others in their community to be ready to succeed.

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Wall Street eyes higher open after sharp fall; service sector data awaited

Wall Street eyes higher open after sharp fall; service sector data awaited

Wall Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Thursday, after losing 3% in the past two sessions on fears that the domestic economy was heading toward a recession.



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PepsiCo's advertising blitz drives profit beat, solid forecast

PepsiCo's advertising blitz drives profit beat, solid forecast

PepsiCo Inc beat third-quarter profit estimates and forecast upbeat revenue growth for 2019 on Thursday, as aggressive advertising and a focus on healthier products spurred demand for its beverages and snacks in North America.



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