Qualcomm CEO: More to Metaverse Than Social Media
Qualcomm CEO: More to Metaverse Than Social Media
February 04, 2022  |  Metaverse

There’s more the metaverse than just social media, the CEO of Qualcomm said in an interview this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Myanmar Planning Digital Currency to Aid Economy
Myanmar Planning Digital Currency to Aid Economy
February 04, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The military government of Myanmar is working on establishing a digital currency that would “support domestic payments and boost the economy” by the end of...

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This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
February 04, 2022  |  Big Tech

This week in Big Tech news, Austria finds that Google Analytics’ services are illegal, while Belgium rules Europe’s AdTech industry violates regulations. Plus, Facebook loses...

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Consumers Facing “Airline Pricing” On Everyday Items
Consumers Facing “Airline Pricing” On Everyday Items
February 04, 2022  |  Retail

Rising labor, shipping and production costs — coupled with ongoing COVID-19-related shortages — have led retailers to raise prices on everyday items, often multiple times...

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This Week in Payments: Amazon’s Growth Slows, Competing Platforms Give Sellers More Options and the Metaverse Continues to Seek Applications
This Week in Payments: Amazon’s Growth Slows, Competing Platforms Give Sellers More Options and the...
February 04, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

With Amazon reporting its earnings this week, there was much news about eCommerce, competing platforms and the challenges around supply chain, inventory and fulfillment. Get...

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Mos Raises $40M to Grow its FinTech Startup for Students
Mos Raises $40M to Grow its FinTech Startup for Students
February 04, 2022  |  Investments

FinTech startup Mos raised $40 million at a $400 million valuation, led by Tiger Global with participation from existing investors Sequoia, Khaled Helioui, Expa, Emerson...

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eCommerce Startup Melonn Raises $20M
eCommerce Startup Melonn Raises $20M
February 04, 2022  |  Investments

Colombian eCommerce fulfillment startup Melonn has raised $20 million in Series A funding, the company announced in a press release Friday (Feb. 4). Get the...

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Citi Unveils Points Partnership With CVS
Citi Unveils Points Partnership With CVS
February 04, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Citi has launched a “Shop With Points” partnership with CVS, allowing cardholders to redeem points at the pharmacy chain’s more than 8,200 locations around the...

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Mexican FinTech Uses DeFi to Provide Collateral-Free Loans to Small Businesses
Mexican FinTech Uses DeFi to Provide Collateral-Free Loans to Small Businesses
February 04, 2022  |  Loans

A Mexican lender is taking DeFi borrowing beyond crypto and into the broader financial market, extending $40 million in credit lines to small business customers....

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