Despite Downturns, Central African Republic President Champions Crypto
Despite Downturns, Central African Republic President Champions Crypto
July 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central African Republic was the first country in Africa and the second in the world to make bitcoin an official currency, and its president...

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Uber Eats’ BitPay Integration Allows Users to Pay With Crypto
Uber Eats’ BitPay Integration Allows Users to Pay With Crypto
July 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The BitPay Card can be used anywhere Mastercard can be used, including with DoorDash and Uber Eats, according to a post on BitPay’s blog. Get...

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Alerus Financial Acquires SMB-Focused Metro Phoenix Bank
Alerus Financial Acquires SMB-Focused Metro Phoenix Bank
July 03, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Alerus Financial announced Friday (July 1) that it has completed its acquisition of MPB BHC, the bank holding company of Metro Phoenix Bank. Get the...

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Amazon Egypt Introduces BNPL Offerings Through valU FinTech Platform
Amazon Egypt Introduces BNPL Offerings Through valU FinTech Platform
July 03, 2022  |  BNPL

Amazon Egypt is now offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans to qualified buyers through valU, the companies announced Sunday (July 3). Get the Full...

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EMEA Neobank Weekly: Newcomers Seek to Differentiate as UK Grants Fresh Licenses
EMEA Neobank Weekly: Newcomers Seek to Differentiate as UK Grants Fresh Licenses
July 03, 2022  |  Banking

In this week’s EMEA neobank news, the U.K is set to get two new neobanks as both Ashman and Kroo are granted licenses. Get the...

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Supreme Court Ruling May Tie SEC’s Hands on Crypto Crackdown
Supreme Court Ruling May Tie SEC’s Hands on Crypto Crackdown
July 03, 2022  |  Regulation

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s ongoing regulatory campaign against the cryptocurrency industry he calls “the Wild West of finance” may have just...

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Magnati Launches ‘Experiential Commerce’ Platform
Magnati Launches ‘Experiential Commerce’ Platform
July 01, 2022  |  eCommerce

Payments firm Magnati announced Friday (July 1) the launch of what may be the first metaverse shopping experience in the Middle East. Get the Full...

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FATF: International Crypto AML Framework is Lacking
FATF: International Crypto AML Framework is Lacking
July 01, 2022  |  AML

Too many countries lack legal frameworks to fight the use of cryptocurrency in money laundering or terrorist funding, according to a Paris-based intergovernmental group that...

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Finastra Launches BNPL Alternative Tool
Finastra Launches BNPL Alternative Tool
July 01, 2022  |  Loans

British FinTech Finastra has debuted an embedded customer lending product, a solution the company says provides access to “traditional regulated lending options” for customers at...

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