El Salvador Turns to DeFi, Uses Bitcoin-Backed Microloans to Fight Loan Sharks
El Salvador Turns to DeFi, Uses Bitcoin-Backed Microloans to Fight Loan Sharks
January 21, 2022  |  Bitcoin

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IDT Corp Acquires African Mobile Transfer Firm Sochitel
IDT Corp Acquires African Mobile Transfer Firm Sochitel
January 21, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The global communications services provider IDT Corporation had acquired a majority stake in Sochitel, a digital distribution platform for mobile top-up, electronic vouchers and other...

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This Week in Payments: Microsoft’s $75B Purchase is a Bargain, Amazon Aims to Bring Innovation to Clothing Stores, and the Ford-Stripe Plan is the Future of Payments
This Week in Payments: Microsoft’s $75B Purchase is a Bargain, Amazon Aims to Bring Innovation...
January 21, 2022  |  Commerce

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Former Top DOJ Official: Regulation Would Be Good for Crypto
Former Top DOJ Official: Regulation Would Be Good for Crypto
January 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A former official from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said regulation of cryptocurrency would be a good thing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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AI-Powered, Connected, Monitored Service Will Provide Vehicle Security
AI-Powered, Connected, Monitored Service Will Provide Vehicle Security
January 21, 2022  |  Innovation

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American Airlines, The Points Guy Sue Each Other Over Data Use
American Airlines, The Points Guy Sue Each Other Over Data Use
January 21, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

American Airlines and the travel and loyalty news website The Points Guy (TPG) are suing each other over access to AAdvantage member rewards data. Get...

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US Banks Closed Record Number of Branches in 2021
US Banks Closed Record Number of Branches in 2021
January 21, 2022  |  Banking

American banks closed a record number of retail branches as the industry consolidates and consumers embrace digital banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Delivery Hero Ends Exclusive Restaurant Deals in Norway After Competition Probe
Delivery Hero Ends Exclusive Restaurant Deals in Norway After Competition Probe
January 21, 2022  |  Delivery

Norway residents will soon have other ways of getting their meals delivered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Coming to Food and Beverage Categories Despite Pushback
Buy Now, Pay Later Coming to Food and Beverage Categories Despite Pushback
January 21, 2022  |  BNPL

On Thursday (Jan. 20), news broke that consumer finance company Zilch was coming under fire for promoting its buy now, pay later (BNPL) option as...

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