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US Tech Investors Seek Control Of TikTok
July 22, 2020

If a team of U.S. tech investors get their way, they will buy TikTok, China’s popular video-sharing service, as President Donald Trump lobbies to ban it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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WhatsApp To Expand India Banking Partnerships
July 22, 2020

Facebook is upping its commitment to the Indian tech market with a bid to have WhatsApp work with more Indian lenders. 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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Italian Antitrust Authorities Search Amazon, Apple Offices
July 22, 2020

Foreign regulators are increasingly training their sights on U.S. Big Tech companies. In this case, antitrust officials said they searched the local offices of Amazon and Apple in Italy as part of an investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Western Union Teams With TrueMoney To Enable Money Transfers To Philippines
July 21, 2020

Western Union has signed a deal with TrueMoney, a Philippines financial services provider, the global cross-currency money mover and payments company announced on Tuesday (July 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Robinhood Nixes UK Personal Finance App To Focus On US Core Business
July 21, 2020

High-flying FinTech Robinhood has scrubbed its plans to launch a stock trading app in the U.K. 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...

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Amazon India’s SMB Exports Reach $2B
July 20, 2020

Online giant Amazon is increasing its drive to build its business in India. 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....

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Southern Europe Is Open But Tourists Are Few
July 19, 2020

Despite government incentives, travel bookings are down in Italy, The New York Times reported. 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...

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Chinese Regulators Take Over Nine FIs
July 17, 2020

Chinese regulators have seized control of nine financial institutions (FIs) alleging they violated rules and jeopardized the country’s financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Fidel Targets US Market In Expansion Of Card-Linking Technology
July 16, 2020

U.K.-based Fidel, which builds out tech infrastructure for card-based loyalty reward programs, is jumping across the pond to expand into the U.S. market, while also appointing a new executive to lead the effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...