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France’s OVHcloud Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft’s Cloud Services

France’s OVHcloud Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft’s Cloud Services
France’s OVHcloud Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft’s Cloud Services
March 16, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

OVHcloud, a French cloud computing company, is filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (March 16). Get the...

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Today in Crypto: Blockchain Startup Aptos Nets $200M; Ukraine Legalizes Crypto as Donations Pour In
Today in Crypto: Blockchain Startup Aptos Nets $200M; Ukraine Legalizes Crypto as Donations Pour In
March 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto.com announced Tuesday (March 15) that it is launching the initial phase of its Exchange platform in the U.S., with waitlisted users gaining access ahead...

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Nigerian Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Money-Laundering Rules
Nigerian Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Money-Laundering Rules
March 16, 2022  |  International

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to amend money-laundering regulations, including making it mandatory for lenders to report suspicious transactions, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March...

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EMEA Daily: HealthTech Specialist Doctolib Raises $550M, Value Rises to $6.4B; HSBC to Enter the Metaverse
EMEA Daily: HealthTech Specialist Doctolib Raises $550M, Value Rises to $6.4B; HSBC to Enter the...
March 16, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Paris-based Doctolib, an online management software provider for European physicians, has secured $550 million; banking giant...

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Ghana’s Central Bank Wants Digital Currency Available on Mobile Apps
Ghana’s Central Bank Wants Digital Currency Available on Mobile Apps
March 16, 2022  |  CBDC

Ghana is looking to make sure its digital currency will work on a popular payment platforms operated by mobile-phone service providers, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (March...

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B2B eCommerce Startup Sokowatch Announces Rebrand to Wasoko After $125M Funding Round
B2B eCommerce Startup Sokowatch Announces Rebrand to Wasoko After $125M Funding Round
March 16, 2022  |  Investments

B2B eCommerce startup Sokowatch on Wednesday (March 16) announced that the company is rebranding to Wasoko after a $125 million Series B fundraising round, according...

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Neobank 4G Capital Closes $18.5M in Series C Funding
Neobank 4G Capital Closes $18.5M in Series C Funding
March 16, 2022  |  Investments

African neobank 4G Capital has raised $18.5 million in a Series C funding round, The Kenyan Wall Street reported Wednesday (March 16). Get the Full...

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B2B Payment Collections Move Into the 21st Century
B2B Payment Collections Move Into the 21st Century
March 16, 2022  |  B2B Payments

At a time of rising demand on the collection side and decreasing ability on the payment side, companies need to keep the cash flowing and...

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Payment Gateway Aggregator Provides Quick, Secure X-Border Payments for EU Merchants
Payment Gateway Aggregator Provides Quick, Secure X-Border Payments for EU Merchants
March 16, 2022  |  Cross Border Commerce

Retailers have long faced challenges in reducing customer payment friction while also maintaining high levels of security. Payment platforms, too, are focused on fraud prevention...

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