Microsoft Eyes Deal For All Of TikTok As Pressure Builds

Microsoft Eyes Deal For All Of TikTok As Pressure Builds
Microsoft Eyes Deal For All Of TikTok As Pressure Builds
August 06, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Microsoft’s initial interest in TikTok’s U.S. operations has dramatically expanded, with the software giant now seeking a blockbuster deal to buy the popular Chinese video-sharing...

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Today In Payments: Bank Of England Ups Monzo’s Capital Requirements; DoorDash Launches Digital Convenience Stores
Today In Payments: Bank Of England Ups Monzo’s Capital Requirements; DoorDash Launches Digital Convenience Stores
August 06, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the Bank of England upped Monzo’s capital worth requirement, and DoorDash is launching digital convenience stores. Plus, Fiserv reported strong Q2...

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Health Tech Firm Infermedica Nets $10.25M In Funding, Seeks ‘Virtual’ MD
Health Tech Firm Infermedica Nets $10.25M In Funding, Seeks ‘Virtual’ MD
August 06, 2020  |  Healthcare

Healthcare company Infermedica has raised $10.25 million in a venture funding round involving two new investors, EBRD and Heal Capital, along with existing investors Karma Ventures, Inovo Venture...

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Fed Says FedNow On Track For 2023-24 Rollout
Fed Says FedNow On Track For 2023-24 Rollout
August 06, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday (Aug. 6) announced details of a 24/7 year-round interbank settlement service to accelerate the time it takes to process...

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Uber For Business, ServiceNow Launch Ride Ordering For Commuters
Uber For Business, ServiceNow Launch Ride Ordering For Commuters
August 06, 2020  |  Ridesharing

As companies plan reopening and bringing employees back to the office, one question remains unclear: how will commuting work? Crowded trains and subways seem like...

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Uber, Lyft Face California Lawsuit Alleging ‘Systematic Wage Theft’
Uber, Lyft Face California Lawsuit Alleging ‘Systematic Wage Theft’
August 06, 2020  |  Legal

Already reeling from the coronavirus, Uber’s and Lyft’s fortunes now face another big hit as California’s top labor official takes the ridesharing services to court...

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Western Union Expands Banking Tie-Up In Brazil
Western Union Expands Banking Tie-Up In Brazil
August 06, 2020  |  International

Western Union Co., the cross-currency payments and money mover, announced Thursday (Aug. 6) it has expanded services between its business solutions division and Banco Semear, the Brazil bank, to offer GlobalPay....

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Personal Finance Apps Managing Nicely
Personal Finance Apps Managing Nicely
August 06, 2020  |  Mobile Applications

Top players are staying on top but playing a game of musical chairs as PYMNTS latest Provider Ranking of Personal Finance Apps shows a hint...

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Wirecard Lenders On The Hook For Millions
Wirecard Lenders On The Hook For Millions
August 06, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Wirecard AG’s bankruptcy filing is not just having an impact on the once bright German payments company — its insolvency has left a huge gap...

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