Russia May Turn to Crypto to Go Around US Sanctions

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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