Brazil Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency
Brazil Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency
February 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Brazil’s Senate made its first step to regulate the country’s cryptocurrency market Tuesday (Feb. 22), with the body’s economic affairs committee unanimously approving a bill...

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TransUnion Plans $515M Acquisition of Verisk Financial Services
TransUnion Plans $515M Acquisition of Verisk Financial Services
February 22, 2022  |  Acquisitions

TransUnion is planning a $515 million acquisition deal for the financial services business unit of Verisk — Verisk Financial Services — which offers competitive studies,...

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Today in FinTech: SoFi Snaps Up Technisys in Quest to Become One-Stop Financial Shop
Today in FinTech: SoFi Snaps Up Technisys in Quest to Become One-Stop Financial Shop
February 22, 2022  |  International

In today’s FinTech news, SoFi expands its banking services, while U.K. FinTech CEOs ask to overhaul regulations. London embedded finance startup Weavr raised funds, while...

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US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
US Banks Don’t Expect Much Impact From Russia Sanctions
February 22, 2022  |  International

American banks do not expect to see an impact on their business – or wider risk contagion – due to the sanctions the U.S. and...

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CIBC Innovation Banking Finances Graphite Ventures Through Series A Rounds
CIBC Innovation Banking Finances Graphite Ventures Through Series A Rounds
February 22, 2022  |  Investments

CIBC Innovation Banking on Tuesday (Feb. 22) provided financing solutions, including a capital call line of credit, to seed-stage investment firm Graphite Ventures through to...

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US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
US, Europe Levy Russia Sanctions, But All-out SWIFT Ban Not Likely Yet
February 22, 2022  |  International

In times of war — or of armed conflicts that are wars in all but name — payments can be weaponized (after a fashion). Get...

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Finance Software Firm Place Lands $3.25M in Funding
Finance Software Firm Place Lands $3.25M in Funding
February 22, 2022  |  Investments

Agile finance platform Place has announced $3.25 million in new capital, a Tuesday (Feb. 22) press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Forthcoming NYC Bill Would Threaten Ultrafast Grocers
Forthcoming NYC Bill Would Threaten Ultrafast Grocers
February 22, 2022  |  Delivery

New York City may ban grocery delivery apps from advertising 15-minute delivery, the promise on which ultrafast grocers have built their following. Get the Full...

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Ryder Expands COOP Vehicle Sharing Platform Across US
Ryder Expands COOP Vehicle Sharing Platform Across US
February 22, 2022  |  Transportation

Truck and trailer sharing platform COOP by Ryder on Tuesday (Feb. 22) expanded the reach of its platform across the U.S. after rolling out the...

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