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Hackers Strike New Zealand’s Central Bank

Hackers Strike New Zealand’s Central Bank
Hackers Strike New Zealand’s Central Bank
January 10, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said Sunday (Jan. 10) that it has been hacked — and that potentially sensitive personal and commercial information may...

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Some 4 Million Americans Have Been Unemployed For Half A Year
Some 4 Million Americans Have Been Unemployed For Half A Year
January 10, 2021  |  Economy

Almost four million Americans have been out of work for at least six months because of the pandemic, CNN reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Will SPACS Be Back (With A Bang) In 2021?
Will SPACS Be Back (With A Bang) In 2021?
January 09, 2021  |  IPO

Bright spots? In 2020? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Gig Apps Enabling Crucial Workforce Connections In 2021
Gig Apps Enabling Crucial Workforce Connections In 2021
January 07, 2021  |  Mobile

In the humming world of gig apps, three variations dominate. There’s the platform model, where contractors create profiles and upload portfolios; we’ve got the on-demand...

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BNPL Startup Uplift Notches $68 Million To Advance Travel Payments
BNPL Startup Uplift Notches $68 Million To Advance Travel Payments
January 07, 2021  |  BNPL

Silicon Valley buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Uplift has closed a $68 million credit line deal with Atalaya Capital Management.  Get the Full Story...

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Financial Services Platform SoFi Plans IPO Via SPAC
Financial Services Platform SoFi Plans IPO Via SPAC
January 07, 2021  |  IPO

Silicon Valley startup Social Finance (SoFi) is closing a merger deal with blank-check firm Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. V to file an initial public...

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China’s Ant Group Mulling Creation Of New Consumer Loan Unit
China’s Ant Group Mulling Creation Of New Consumer Loan Unit
January 07, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

China’s Ant Group is mulling the creation of a new consumer loan unit that would allow it to continue making loans throughout the country while...

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NY Governor Unveils Plan To Allow Mobile Sports Betting
NY Governor Unveils Plan To Allow Mobile Sports Betting
January 06, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has unveiled a plan to allow mobile sports betting in the Empire State, Wednesday (Jan. 6) according to several reports...

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