European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
January 29, 2021  |  Regulation

Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its...

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Education Platform Nerdy To Go Public By Merging With SPAC
Education Platform Nerdy To Go Public By Merging With SPAC
January 29, 2021  |  IPO

Education gig economy platform Nerdy Inc. has struck a deal to go public by merging with TPG Pace Tech Opportunities, a special purpose acquisition company...

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Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
January 29, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments....

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Google Play Policy Changes Will Extend Gambling Apps Across More Countries
Google Play Policy Changes Will Extend Gambling Apps Across More Countries
January 29, 2021  |  Google

New policy changes on Google Play will enable gambling apps to be available in its store in more countries effective March 1, extending availability to the...

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PYMNTS First Streaming App Provider Ranking Of 2021 Is A Cliffhanger
PYMNTS First Streaming App Provider Ranking Of 2021 Is A Cliffhanger
January 29, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Gummy worms: check. Beverages: also check. Outrageously big flat-screen HDTV: bonus check. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Competition Concerns Spark UK Probe Into Uber’s Autocab Deal
Competition Concerns Spark UK Probe Into Uber’s Autocab Deal
January 29, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Uber’s planned acquisition of Autocab is being investigated by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for suspected anticompetitive behavior, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan....

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German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
January 29, 2021  |  International

Germany’s finance minister sees OECD member states reaching a deal by this summer on imposing a tax on major digital firms. Get the Full Story...

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Robinhood Halts Instant Buys For Crypto, Raises Over $1 Billion
Robinhood Halts Instant Buys For Crypto, Raises Over $1 Billion
January 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Amid a spike in the price of bitcoin and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, Robinhood limited trading in digital currencies on Friday (Jan. 29). Get the Full...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Dave Obtains $100 Million Credit Facility; Plaid Reveals Deposit Switch For Account Funding
Today In Digital-First Banking: Dave Obtains $100 Million Credit Facility; Plaid Reveals Deposit Switch For...
January 29, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In today’s top digital-first banking news, challenger bank Dave has secured a $100 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital, while Plaid has revealed its...

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