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China’s Financial Industry Firms Redo Plans, Funding In Wake Of More Oversight
November 26, 2020

With regulators cracking down in China, FinTech leaders are scrambling for capital and trying to plan their futures, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Nov. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Global Outlook: Digital-First Kicks In From Asia To Africa
November 26, 2020

It only seems fitting that a global pandemic would catalyze a global shift toward online shopping. As the busy year-end holiday season gets underway, PYMNTS looks at how eCommerce marketplaces around the world are preparing – and faring – in the new digital world order....

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Trump Spy Chief Warns Of China’s Growing Influence In Cryptocurrency Sector
November 25, 2020

Does China have too much sway over digital currency? 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Big Tech Digital Service Tax Comes Due In France
November 25, 2020

The French Finance Ministry has advised big technology companies that the Digital Service Tax is now due, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday (Nov. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Cashfree Raises $35M From Apis Partners; InComm Payments Buys...
November 25, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Indian online payments platform Cashfree has landed millions in new funding to help fuel its growth, while InComm Payments has acquired Brazilian gift card processor Todo Cartões. Plus, Li Keqiang, premier of the People’s Republic of China,...

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US Considers Rescinding European Travel Entry Ban
November 25, 2020

The White House is mulling lifting the European travel restrictions that ban non-citizens from entering the country, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday (Nov. 25), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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China Expects Economy To Improve In 2021 As Region Sees Boost In Tourism
November 24, 2020

Li Keqiang, Chinese premier, forecasts that the country could return to normal economic activity by next year, 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...

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Ukrainian Bank Partners With Swedish FinTech
November 24, 2020

Ukrainian bank UKRSIBBANK, part of BNP Paribas Group, is teaming up with Dreams, a financial wellness FinTech startup based in Sweden. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
November 24, 2020

European nations are hoping that an expected thaw in their relations with the U.S., after the change of administrations, will include an agreement over taxing Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...