The U.S. government will allow Americans to keep investing in Chinese tech firms Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu after the economic impact of banning them was deemed greater than any threats, The Wall Street Journal reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Globe Fintech Innovations has landed $175 million in additional venture funding, while Airtel has teamed with Amazon to launch a mobile-only video entertainment platform. Plus, the United Kingdom and the European Union are set to begin discussions...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com has brought its valuation to $15 billion after the closing of a $450 million Series C funding round, while Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment infrastructure. Plus, Delivery Hero is launching an early-stage venture...
The United Kingdom and European Union are set to begin talks on how to regulate the financial services sector now that Brexit has taken effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment system to help with financial inclusion and government revenue, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
China’s Commerce Ministry has unveiled new rules that prohibit companies from complying with sanctions it deems “unjustified” — regulations that, if enforced, could take the teeth out of some U.S. diplomatic measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Mexicans and Mexican-Americans working in the U.S. sent a record sum of money to the southern country despite the staggering blows the U.S. economy took due to the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing data from Mexico’s central bank. Get the Full Story Complete...
Concerns continue to grow over Google’s plan to update the Chrome web browser, with the U.K.’s competition watchdog reportedly eyeing the issue of third-party cookies, in particular. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamping of internet oversight regulations, rules that have not been updated in more than 20 years, according to a Reuters report on Friday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...