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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Ukraine Receives Almost $100M in Crypto Donations; Payment Platform Hedgewiz to Aid Ukrainian Workers; Airbnb.org Helps Refugees
Today in FinTech Ukraine: Ukraine Receives Almost $100M in Crypto Donations; Payment Platform Hedgewiz to...
March 10, 2022  |  International

As Ukrainians flee heavy fighting from Russian forces, the Eastern European nation has received nearly $100 million in cryptocurrency donations, according to Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine’s...

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EMEA Daily: McDonald’s Estimates Russian Eatery Shutdown Will Cost $50B Monthly; Visa, MLG Collaborate on Contactless Transit in North Africa
EMEA Daily: McDonald’s Estimates Russian Eatery Shutdown Will Cost $50B Monthly; Visa, MLG Collaborate on...
March 10, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, McDonald’s chief financial officer has predicted the fast-food chain will lose $50 million per month, or...

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Lendable Valued at $4.5B Following $275M Fundraise
Lendable Valued at $4.5B Following $275M Fundraise
March 10, 2022  |  Investments

Consumer finance platform Lendable has raised $275 million in a funding round that valued the U.K. firm at $4.5 billion, the company said in a...

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New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
March 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Visa Closes Deal to Acquire European Open Banking Platform Tink for $2B
Visa Closes Deal to Acquire European Open Banking Platform Tink for $2B
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Visa has finalized its deal to purchase Tink, the Sweden-based open banking platform, for $2 billion, according to a Thursday (March 10) press release. Get...

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Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Layer 1 blockchain Elrond Network was granted approval to acquire Romanian payments firm Twispay for undisclosed terms, a tie-up that brings an electronic money (eMoney)...

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Barcelona’s Yaba Nets $83M in Funding Round
Barcelona’s Yaba Nets $83M in Funding Round
March 10, 2022  |  Investments

Yaba, a Barcelona-based aggregator for digital brands that sell on Amazon, has raised 75 million euros (about $83 million) in a funding round, EU-Startups.com reported...

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ECB Ends Bond-Buying Program Early, Prepares for Interest Hikes
ECB Ends Bond-Buying Program Early, Prepares for Interest Hikes
March 10, 2022  |  Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is ending its bond-buying program earlier than anticipated as it prepares for a possible interest rate increase later in the...

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