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The weaknesses of a digital economy
Closing The Gap

The weaknesses of a digital economy

Is there any downside to going cashless? Not really, but there are challenges, Usman Ahmed, head of Global Public Affairs and Strategic Research at PayPal, says during a livestream conversation on closing the global digital gap hosted by GZERO in partnership with Visa.

Lowering costs of poverty with digital & economic access
Closing The Gap

Lowering costs of poverty with digital & economic access

Expanding access to digital tools for individuals and small businesses is a no-brainer, but easier said than done. So, what can we do to expand digital trade further, come up with fairer and safer remittances and digital payments, and push to include everyone in tomorrow's digital-first economy? To get some answers, GZERO hosted in partnership with Visa the livestream conversation "Closing the Gap: Digital Tools for Economic Empowerment."

A damaged section of a highway in Nuwakot, central Nepal
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Devastation in Nepal and China after flash flood, Tanzania’s political infighting tests its political stability, French presidential candidates face off in first debate

A massive wall of mud and rock crashed into a river along Nepal’s Himalayan border with Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding that swept away bridges, destroyed buildings, swamped roads, and killed over 300 people.

China data privacy law limits big tech, but has few rights protections
Cyber in 60 Seconds

China data privacy law limits big tech, but has few rights protections

How does China's recently passed privacy law compare to other countries? With PayPal launching a cryptocurrency service in the UK, are digital currencies going mainstream now? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.