Coronavirus Refunds: Broadway Theaters To Offer Reimbursements, Exchanges For Tickets
Coronavirus Refunds: Broadway Theaters To Offer Reimbursements, Exchanges For Tickets
June 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, entertainment venues are providing compensation for things consumers paid for but aren’t able to...

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Marqeta Helps UK SMB Credit Lender Expand Into Spain
Marqeta Helps UK SMB Credit Lender Expand Into Spain
June 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Card issuer Marqeta has been helping U.K.-based Capital on Tap to expand its small business credit lending services to Spain, a press release says. Get the...

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US Senate Committee Weighs Pros And Cons Of Digital Dollar
US Senate Committee Weighs Pros And Cons Of Digital Dollar
June 30, 2020  |  Digital Payments

Digital dollar advocates told a U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday (June 30) that electronic currencies could help consumers. However, committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) said...

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Societe Generale Buys Entrepreneur-Focused Neobank Shine
Societe Generale Buys Entrepreneur-Focused Neobank Shine
June 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Societe Generale is acquiring Shine, a neobank for those who start businesses, according to a Tuesday (June 30) announcement. The financial institution said that the company...

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Google Buys Smart-Glasses Maker North For A Reported $180M
Google Buys Smart-Glasses Maker North For A Reported $180M
June 30, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Google’s parent, Alphabet Inc., confirmed on Tuesday (June 30) that it has purchased North, the Canadian startup best known for Focals, its $600 smart glasses.  Get the Full...

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Consumer Confidence Index Sees Increase In June
Consumer Confidence Index Sees Increase In June
June 30, 2020  |  Economy

The Consumer Confidence Index rose in June, The Conference Board reported in a Tuesday (June 30) press release, but it is still not back to pre-pandemic...

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Internal Doc: Half Of Wirecard’s Sales Came From Just 100 Clients
Internal Doc: Half Of Wirecard’s Sales Came From Just 100 Clients
June 30, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A summary of Wirecard’s customers in 2017 suggests that just 100 clients represented over 50 percent of its real sales, the Financial Times reported, citing an internal spreadsheet....

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Chime Launches Credit Card That Taps Into Bank Account Funds
Chime Launches Credit Card That Taps Into Bank Account Funds
June 30, 2020  |  Payment Methods

Credit Builder, a U.S. challenger bank, has debuted a new credit card that works like a debit card by letting customers spend only what’s in...

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Goldman Sachs: Face Mask Mandate Would Cut Infections, Help Economy 
Goldman Sachs: Face Mask Mandate Would Cut Infections, Help Economy 
June 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Goldman Sachs has an idea for Capitol Hill to cut the daily growth rate of COVID-19 cases and help the economy: mandatory face masks. Get...

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