china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?

Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?
Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?
January 20, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The price of the popular digital currency spent the week climbing back up after fears that China could crack down on its domestic exchanges caused...

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iZettle Accepts UnionPay In 10 EU Markets
iZettle Accepts UnionPay In 10 EU Markets
January 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

iZettle, the European technology company, and EMEA announced Thursday (Jan. 19) the addition of UnionPay, one of the largest card networks in the world, to...

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US Retail Services Group Daymon Sold for $413M
US Retail Services Group Daymon Sold for $413M
January 19, 2017  |  Retail

China-based supermarket chain operator Yonghui Superstores announced plans to partner with Bain Capital Private Equity to purchase U.S.-based Daymon Worldwide for $413 million. Get the...

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Geoswift UK Gets Authorization As Payment Institution From FCA
Geoswift UK Gets Authorization As Payment Institution From FCA
January 19, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

Geoswift, a provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, announced Wednesday (Jan. 18) that its U.K. unit, Geoswift UK,...

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JPMorgan CEO Weighs In On Capital Rules, Brexit
JPMorgan CEO Weighs In On Capital Rules, Brexit
January 18, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

The final days of the Euro region may be in the offing. Capital rules on banks should be examined and perhaps scaled back. Get the...

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Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
January 18, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

More companies in the U.S. may be holding off on making investments in China as a result of Trump’s call for steep tariffs on the...

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Tapping Into 120 Million Traveling Wallets
Tapping Into 120 Million Traveling Wallets
January 17, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Retailers across the U.S. face the pressure of competing with Amazon and others amid dwindling foot traffic at stores. But as Alipay expands its presence in...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Fight Or Flight
Bitcoin Tracker: Fight Or Flight
January 13, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s volatile tendencies were on full display this past week. After flirting with record highs just over one week ago, bitcoin fell to its lowest...

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