Russia May Turn to Crypto to Go Around US Sanctions
Russia May Turn to Crypto to Go Around US Sanctions
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Biden administration is putting new sanctions on Russia over the current Ukraine conflict, trying to cut off foreign capital, The New York Times wrote...

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ValueAct Joins Fiserv Board, Wants to ‘Aggressively Invest’ in Clover
ValueAct Joins Fiserv Board, Wants to ‘Aggressively Invest’ in Clover
February 23, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

ValueAct, an activist investor, has gotten a seat on Fiserv’s board because of a settlement with the FinTech and payments firm, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Feb....

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Hong Kong’s Virtual Banks Woo Customers With Cash Prizes, Numberless Credit Cards
Hong Kong’s Virtual Banks Woo Customers With Cash Prizes, Numberless Credit Cards
February 23, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Several virtual banks have been gaining advantage in Hong Kong by luring consumers to leave brick-and-mortar lenders, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 23)....

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China’s Zhejiang Province Hikes Electric Rates for Crypto Miners
China’s Zhejiang Province Hikes Electric Rates for Crypto Miners
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Chinese province of Zhejiang’s branch of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has said it will introduce punitive electricity prices for crypto miners,...

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eBay Annual Active Buyers Decline by 9%
eBay Annual Active Buyers Decline by 9%
February 23, 2022  |  Earnings

EBay’s earnings results, announced after the market close on Wednesday, showed declines in low-value active buyers but gross merchandise value (GMV) was up compared to...

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Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
Johnson Calls for ‘Toughest’ Russia Sanctions From UK Finance Industry
February 23, 2022  |  International

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told finance industry representatives, regulators and trade associations that he wants a tough next round of sanctions on Russia,...

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HSBC CEO: No Plans to Buy Citi’s Banamex Bank in Mexico
HSBC CEO: No Plans to Buy Citi’s Banamex Bank in Mexico
February 23, 2022  |  Banking

HSBC executives, representing one of Mexico’s biggest banks, have told investors that the bank doesn’t want to buy out Citigroup’s consumer bank Banamex, Reuters reported...

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Today in Crypto: Blockchain Platforms Pilfer Big Tech Execs to Build Web3; Crypto Tax Prep Grows
Today in Crypto: Blockchain Platforms Pilfer Big Tech Execs to Build Web3; Crypto Tax Prep...
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tech execs from companies like Google or Facebook have been exiting their jobs in favor of crypto companies, CNBC reported Wednesday (Feb. 23). Get the...

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Self-Service Kiosk Maker Frank Mayer Debuts Bill Payment, Change Dispensing Unit
Self-Service Kiosk Maker Frank Mayer Debuts Bill Payment, Change Dispensing Unit
February 23, 2022  |  self service retail

Frank Meyer and Associates, the interactive kiosk and retail display manufacturer, has added the Gateway kiosk to its line of products, a press release said...

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