In Buying Diem’s Stablecoin, Silvergate Bank Makes Itself a Contender
In Buying Diem’s Stablecoin, Silvergate Bank Makes Itself a Contender
February 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With its decision this week to spend $200 million to buy the assets of the Diem Association’s largely launch-ready stablecoin, Silvergate Bank has the potential...

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Big Tech Acquisitions Won’t Stop, but It Won’t Be Business as Usual
Big Tech Acquisitions Won’t Stop, but It Won’t Be Business as Usual
February 02, 2022  |  Big Tech

These are challenging times for Big Tech as regulators in every corner of the globe take aim against Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft Corp., Tencent...

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Visa Calls for Payment Standards in EV Charging
Visa Calls for Payment Standards in EV Charging
February 02, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

Visa is calling for a standardized payment system for Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) charging points that will allow drivers to pay with their chosen method....

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Revolut Enters European InsurTech Space With the Launch of Pet Insurance
Revolut Enters European InsurTech Space With the Launch of Pet Insurance
February 02, 2022  |  Insurance

As they seek to gain a competitive advantage over other players in the field, digital banks are expanding their product offerings with insurance and boosting...

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South Africa Urges Caution on Crypto Exchange FTX
South Africa Urges Caution on Crypto Exchange FTX
February 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is warning cryptocurrency traders to be “cautious and vigilant” when using FTX Trading Ltd., which is among the...

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PayPal’s Post-Earnings Dip Reflects Brewing Battles Over BNPL, in-Person POS
PayPal’s Post-Earnings Dip Reflects Brewing Battles Over BNPL, in-Person POS
February 02, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As PayPal’s stock is trounced out of the gate in the wake of its latest earnings report — down 20% Wednesday morning (Feb. 2) —...

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Flexible Credit Options Help Software Startups Balance Growth, Liquidity
Flexible Credit Options Help Software Startups Balance Growth, Liquidity
February 02, 2022  |  B2B Payments

For the software industry, it’s still tailwinds all around. As demand for software-as-a-service (SaaS) explodes in every vertical, more software companies are starting up every...

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Access-as-Luxury Takes off With Private-Jet-Flown Meals From International Restaurants
Access-as-Luxury Takes off With Private-Jet-Flown Meals From International Restaurants
February 02, 2022  |  Delivery

For the ultra-rich, their favorite restaurant’s delivery radius just got a whole lot wider. Private jet company Farringdon Jets announced in a news release Tuesday...

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UK Digital Bank Monzo Officially Lands in US
UK Digital Bank Monzo Officially Lands in US
February 02, 2022  |  Digital Banking

After an 18-month beta launch with a waiting list in the U.S., the U.K. challenger bank Monzo is now ready to open the app-based accounts...

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