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German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe

German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe
German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe
November 14, 2022  |  Amazon

Germany’s competition watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA) announced on Monday (Nov. 14) that it has extended two ongoing proceedings against Amazon to make use of an...

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BaFin Head: Crypto Regulation Needs to Be Global
BaFin Head: Crypto Regulation Needs to Be Global
November 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If crypto assets want to be embraced by the mainstream finance world, they need to be regulated the same way as mainstream financial products, Germany’s...

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Adidas Names Puma Head Bjørn Gulden as New CEO
Adidas Names Puma Head Bjørn Gulden as New CEO
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

Struggling sneaker giant Adidas has found its new CEO in Bjørn Gulden, the head of rival shoe brand Puma. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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B2B Firms Positioned to Meet Recreational Demand as Germany Moves to Legalize Cannabis
B2B Firms Positioned to Meet Recreational Demand as Germany Moves to Legalize Cannabis
November 01, 2022  |  Europe

As the first EU country to lay out a comprehensive framework for cannabis regulation, Germany is in a position to set the agenda and provide...

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Technology Rental Plans Emerge As Affordable Business Option
Technology Rental Plans Emerge As Affordable Business Option
October 20, 2022  |  Subscriptions

The growth of remote work in recent years has accelerated the tendency for more flexible company structures that embrace digital technology and decentralized organization. Get...

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Today in Crypto: German Bank Nuri Tells 500K Users to Withdraw Funds Ahead of Closure; France Names Ex-Bank Lobbyist to Head Financial Markets Regulator
Today in Crypto: German Bank Nuri Tells 500K Users to Withdraw Funds Ahead of Closure;...
October 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Ex-bank lobbyist Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani has been cleared to lead France’s financial markets regulatory agency as of Wednesday (Oct. 19), Coindesk wrote. Get the Full Story...

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Digital Wallets Account for 20% of All In-Store Payments in Germany, Highest in EU-5
Digital Wallets Account for 20% of All In-Store Payments in Germany, Highest in EU-5
October 16, 2022  |  Payment Methods

With nearly 29 billion debit and credit cards in circulation worldwide, cards power the digital economy. But as consumers warm up to alternatives, other payment...

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Deutsche Bank Launches Vert With Fiserv in Germany
Deutsche Bank Launches Vert With Fiserv in Germany
October 12, 2022  |  Partnerships

A new payments startup is rolling out in Germany, sprung from the collaboration of multinational bank Deutsche Bank and FinTech services provider Fiserv. Get the...

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