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Could Facebook’s Crypto Break Financial System? Congress Airs Fears

Xconomy

In late 2017, a federal watchdog unit assigned a working group to keep an eye on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, and to sound an alert if those alternate currencies showed signs of becoming a risk to the stability of the US financial system.

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Starship Technologies picks up €50M from the EU’s investment arm to expand its fleet of autonomous delivery robots

TechCrunch LA

Based out of Los Angeles, Starship initially made its name, back in 2017, running pilots with delivery companies in the U.S. Prices for the service can vary by city and location, but as an example a service that it provides to grocery chain Coop in Milton Keynes is made for a flat fee of 99 pence. It has now made more than 2.5

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Interview with Kanaan Jemili, uCast Global

socalTECH

For instance, one of our targets are those who have large audiences, like mobile carriers. These large mobile carriers have audiences, but something they dont have content services to attract and retain subscribers to a mobile network. We build products and services tied to mobile carriers. Who are your core customers?

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7 Drivers of Digital Opportunity or Business Demise

Startup Professionals Musings

The pervasive Internet and mobile device access allows instant communication of new options, total sharing of customer experiences, and mass customization, on a world-wide scale. Today people can find and switch brands based on delivery, prices, and new features, with one or two clicks and minimal risk. How tired are you feeling today?

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The New Style of Startup Vision: Smaller But Sharper?

Tech.Co

. “Marshmallow first began by providing car insurance cover for UK-based expats, a group who had historically been quoted insurance prices that were 51% higher than the market average. ” Sharper Startup Focuses Warrant Investment. Data, insurance premiums, and accurate risk assessments don't typically get the pulses racing. .

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Meet the 15 Eureka Park Startups Competing at CES Startup Night 2018

Tech.Co

Lishtot is the first IoT network of consumer products that can test drinking water for contaminants within seconds for an affordable price. The company was selected for the CES Innovation Awards Honoree for 2017 and 2018. This company was selected for the CES Innovation Awards for 2017 and 2018. Lishtot (Jerusalem, Israel).

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LA-based Metropolis raises $41 million to upgrade parking infrastructure

TechCrunch LA

Upgrading ParkMobile’s license plate-based service with a computer vision based system that recognizes cars as they enter and leave garages has been Metropolis’ mission since founder and chief executive Alex Israel first formed the business back in 2017. Unlike REEF, Metropolis will remain focused on mobility, according to Israel.