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Why you should pay attention to these 8 emerging tech hubs

The Next Web

From Silicon Valley to Silicon Alley, and Berlin’s hip coffee shops to East London’s Silicon Roundabout , the world is well versed in the global innovation boom towns. But have you heard of what’s going on in Cyprus, Sweden or North Carolina? Nicosia, Cyprus?. What other global cities are being put on the map of innovation?

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What is Bitcoin good for? Not Silk Road.

Hacking Startups

Transactions are globally visible and traceable; they can be tied to specific people when money is spent on tangible purchases. Liability limits on credit cards enabled their use on the Internet despite initial consumer fears. Bitcoins are like an offshore bank in the Internet crypto jurisdiction. Freedom of capital movement.

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3 Challenges Your Business Should Consider Before Expanding International

YoungUpstarts

E-commerce continues to grow worldwide, according to the Global E-Commerce Index by A.T. The global market volume is estimated to grow 18 percent, up to €994 billion, by the end of 2015. Cyprus and Monaco, for example, have imposed duty taxes for imported goods. by Mark Fabian Henkel, co-founder and CEO of Paymill.

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Spam Laws, Email Marketing, and Compliance

Duct Tape Marketing

Compliance laws reach a global market, so let’s visit a few that affect any international email your marketing team sends. Global SPAM Laws. If you’re larger than a mom and pop shop, complying and understanding global laws is pertinent to your bottom line. But these guidelines don’t stop at the U.S.

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