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8 Things Tech Firms Should Know About EU’s Digital Markets Act
8 Things Tech Firms Should Know About EU’s Digital Markets Act
March 23, 2022  |  Big Tech

Since December 2020, when the European Commission revealed its proposal for a Digital Markets Act (DMA), Big Tech companies knew that this legislation could significantly...

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Today in B2B: APIs Play Critical Role in Payments Orchestration; Digital Bank Lunar Raises $76M
Today in B2B: APIs Play Critical Role in Payments Orchestration; Digital Bank Lunar Raises $76M
March 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Happiness Development inked a $6.7 million direct offering for a B2B auto business, and decentralized markets and local skills boost European...

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Decentralized Markets, Local Skills Boost B2B Wholesale eCommerce in Europe
Decentralized Markets, Local Skills Boost B2B Wholesale eCommerce in Europe
March 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Walking into a supermarket and purchasing grocery items all in one place is an easy and straightforward task for consumers. For businesses, however, purchasing supplies...

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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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eCommerce Platform Shippo Teams With Shopify
eCommerce Platform Shippo Teams With Shopify
March 09, 2022  |  Partnerships

Shippo, a shipping platform for eCommerce companies, has joined forces with Canadian digital commerce platform Shopify, according to a Wednesday (March 9) press release. Get...

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EU Data Law Proposal Could Radically Change Blockchain Smart Contracts
EU Data Law Proposal Could Radically Change Blockchain Smart Contracts
February 28, 2022  |  Blockchain

A draft of the European Union Data Act would require a smart contract kill switch that could have a profound effect on the use, and...

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Russia Remains on SWIFT Over Fears of New Payments System
Russia Remains on SWIFT Over Fears of New Payments System
February 25, 2022  |  International

The EU and the U.S. are formally signing off on sanctions against Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, but the...

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Allegro’s 2021 eComm Growth Fueled by BNPL, Delivery Network
Allegro’s 2021 eComm Growth Fueled by BNPL, Delivery Network
February 24, 2022  |  Earnings

Allegro, one of the largest eCommerce websites in Europe, reported its revenue reached 5.35 billion Polish zloty (about $1.3 billion) last year, up nearly 34%...

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Intense Competition From Big Techs Keeps Nordic Payment Firms On Their Toes
Intense Competition From Big Techs Keeps Nordic Payment Firms On Their Toes
February 22, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

Few industries have been unaffected by the ongoing pandemic, and while some businesses have suffered greatly, others have experienced strong growth. Get the Full Story...

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