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Grab Considered Buying Payments Provider 2C2P
June 13, 2019

In a sign of Grab’s ambitions in the financial services space, the Singapore ride-hailing firm reportedly had discussions to acquire payments provider 2C2P Pte. Unnamed sources claim that the company was one of various possible bidders interested in the payments firm, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full...

International
Revolut Expands Beta Version Into Australia
June 13, 2019

Financial technology company Revolut has ventured beyond Europe and into Australia as of Thursday (June 13), according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

International
US Ban Forces Huawei To Scrap Laptop Launch
June 12, 2019

Chinese technology company Huawei will not launch its new laptop due to restrictions put on the purchasing of U.S. parts by the American government, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
Brexit Uncertainty Hurts London Tech Sector
June 11, 2019

The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is hurting the technology sector in London, warned London Mayor Sadiq Khan. 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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China To Retaliate Against US By Limiting Tech Exports
June 10, 2019

In what could be seen as a retaliation by China in the escalating trade war with the U.S., China is gearing up to pull back some exports of tech to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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White House Wants Extension For Part Of Huawei Ban
June 10, 2019

The White House Office of Management and Budget is seeking an extension to implement the ban on working with Huawei, the Chinese telecom company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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China Tech Firms Will Face ‘Dire Consequences’ For Complying With US Ban
June 10, 2019

China has sent out a warning to several tech companies promising “dire consequences” if they comply with the U.S. ban on Huawei. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Huawei Ban Could Cost Europe $62B Extra For 5G Rollout
June 07, 2019

A ban on purchasing telecom equipment from Chinese companies including Huawei would add $62 billion to the expenses associated with Europe’s rollout of 5G networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Europe
European Commission Investigates Past Money Laundering Cases
June 07, 2019

A European Union (EU) official has revealed that the European Commission (EC) is taking a close look into past money laundering cases at EU banks to determine if current rules need to be changed. The official told Reuters that the EC is reviewing cases between...