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Paytm Launches Bill Pay Rewards Program In Canada
April 12, 2018

Canadian payments firm Paytm Canada said Wednesday that it launched what is being billed as a “first of its kind” rewards platform. 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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Minister Of State On Ireland’s Post-Brexit Financial Services Landscape
April 12, 2018

Brexit looms large for Ireland amid trade and border concerns. But opportunity abounds, says minister of state Michael d'arcy, as financial services and Fintech beckon...and even the U.S. and China might benefit.

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India Issues Warrants For Punjab Bank Heist Jewelers
April 09, 2018

Non-bailable warrants have been issued for the two central figures in an alleged $2 billion scam at state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB). 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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Alibaba May Be Gearing Up To Invest In Grab
April 06, 2018

Just after Grab announced it had acquired Uber’s Southeast Asian ridesharing operations, Alibaba is reportedly preparing to invest in Grab. The size of the potential investment and Grab’s future valuation with such a deal is not yet clear, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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South Korea Detains Head Of Coinnest, Other Crypt Exchange For Embezzlement
April 06, 2018

The head of two cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea were detained by law enforcement for allegations they embezzled the assets of customers. 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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India Police Tap Central Bank Officials To Help With PNB Inquiry
April 06, 2018

Investigators in India are questioning four senior central bank officials as part of its investigation into the $2 billion fraud case at Punjab National Bank (PNB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US, Chinese Retailers Seek International Footholds, Despite Trade War
April 05, 2018

Historically speaking, it has not been easy for U.S. retailers (or any foreign players) to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market. However, many have been working hard to overcome the barriers and do business in the Far East, and some progress has been...

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Russian Accused Of Hacking US Tech Companies Pleads Not Guilty
April 02, 2018

A Russian man claimed his innocence late last week after being accused of hacking three U.S. tech companies, potentially accessing personal information on 100 million LinkedIn users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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South Korean Investigators Looking At North Korea’s Role In Youbit Demise
March 29, 2018

Law enforcement in South Korea is looking into Youbit, the South Korean bitcoin exchange that was the subject of a heist that brought the exchange down, and are investigating the prospect that North Korea may have been involved. Get the Full Story Complete the form...