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CFTC approves LedgerX license to clear, settle digital currency derivative contracts

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Commodity Futures Commission said on Monday it has granted New York-based LedgerX, a bitcoin …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

EU increases pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter over user terms

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union authorities have increased pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter to amend their user terms to …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Alphabet appoints Google CEO Pichai to board

(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc said it appointed chief executive of its Google unit, Sundar Pichai, to its board. …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Swedish PM calls potential IT leak ‘disaster’ and risk to country

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on Monday his country and its citizens were exposed to risks …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Organic ranchers eye Amazon distribution ahead of Whole Foods deal

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc plans to meet on Wednesday with a dozen U.S. ranchers, seeking to expand distribution of organic …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Jana Partners invests in Pandora seeing growth opportunity

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jana Partners has made an investment in Pandora Media Inc., according to a person familiar with …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Britain launches fund to boost electric battery technology

BIRMINGHAM/ LONDON (Reuters) – Britain launched a 246 million-pound ($320 million) fund on Monday to boost the development and manufacturing …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Telecom Italia boss defends multi-million euro severance pay

MILAN (Reuters) – Departing Telecom Italia (TIM) Chief Executive Flavio Cattaneo has defended what is likely to be a multi-million …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Digital revolution: student touts prosthetic third thumb

LONDON (Reuters) – “I’ve only got one pair of hands”, is the refrain of overworked office staff or stressed parents …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Exclusive: Spotify, Warner hope to clinch royalty deal by September – sources

LONDON (Reuters) – Music streaming company Spotify is close to agreeing a new licensing pact with Warner Music Inc, the …read more Source: Reuters Tech News