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US Official Asks India to Look Into Central Bank’s Mastercard Ban, Report Says

US Official Asks India to Look Into Central Bank’s Mastercard Ban, Report Says
US Official Asks India to Look Into Central Bank’s Mastercard Ban, Report Says
September 19, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

A U.S. trade official has issues with India’s decision earlier this year to bar Mastercard from issuing new cards, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story...

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Digital Asset Marketplace Bakkt Readies SPAC Merger
Digital Asset Marketplace Bakkt Readies SPAC Merger
September 19, 2021  |  Partnerships

Bakkt Holdings, a digital asset marketplace, will merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings (VIH), according to a press release. Get...

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CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
September 17, 2021  |  Financial Inclusion

Millions of American renters and their families are at risk of economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs wind down,...

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JPMorgan to Debut Omniservice UK Digital Bank
JPMorgan to Debut Omniservice UK Digital Bank
September 16, 2021  |  Banking

J.P. Morgan Chase (JPMC) is planning to open in the U.K., debuting its first overseas retail bank in its more than 200-year history, the Financial...

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Palantir, Wejo Team on Connected Vehicle Platform
Palantir, Wejo Team on Connected Vehicle Platform
September 16, 2021  |  Partnerships

Palantir Technologies is working alongside connected vehicle data company Wejo in developing an integrated data ecosystem for the automotive industry, according to a report from...

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World Bank Nixes Business Climate Report After Probe Finds Corruption
World Bank Nixes Business Climate Report After Probe Finds Corruption
September 16, 2021  |  Business

The World Bank has done away with a well-known report that rated the business environment of countries after an investigation showed senior bank management had...

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London FinTech Curve Launches BNPL Alternative
London FinTech Curve Launches BNPL Alternative
September 16, 2021  |  BNPL

London FinTech and super app startup Curve is introducing a new installment product to compete against the buy now pay later (BNPL) market, according to...

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Chinese Shoppers Clamoring for New iPhone
Chinese Shoppers Clamoring for New iPhone
September 16, 2021  |  Apple

Interest among shoppers in China in Apple’s newest iPhone appears to be up this year compared to last year, according to media reports. Get the...

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