Jamaica

Krispy Kreme Reports Q2 2023 Earnings and Expands Omnichannel Strategy
Krispy Kreme Reports Q2 2023 Earnings and Expands Omnichannel Strategy
August 11, 2023  |  Earnings

Krispy Kreme announced second-quarter results Thursday (Aug. 10) that showed a 9% hike in year-over-year (YoY) net revenue, bolstered by eCommerce and delivery strategies. Net...

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CBDC Weekly: Biden Ignites Digital Dollar Debate; India’s Digital Rupee Expected This Year
CBDC Weekly: Biden Ignites Digital Dollar Debate; India’s Digital Rupee Expected This Year
March 11, 2022  |  CBDC

The question of whether the U.S. needs a digital dollar moved far higher up the political agenda this week, as the need for a central...

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‘No Cash, No Problem!’ Jamaica Christens Its CBDC Jam-Dex
‘No Cash, No Problem!’ Jamaica Christens Its CBDC Jam-Dex
February 20, 2022  |  CBDC

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has rolled out the name for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), which will now be known as the Jamaica...

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Bank of Jamaica Targets Q1 CBDC National Rollout 
Bank of Jamaica Targets Q1 CBDC National Rollout 
January 03, 2022  |  CBDC

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) recently wrapped up the pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and says it’s on track for a nationwide...

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Jamaica Readies For CBDC Later In 2021
Jamaica Readies For CBDC Later In 2021
March 17, 2021  |  International

Among the countries looking at central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is Jamaica, CoinDesk reported. Nigel Clarke, Jamaica’s minister of finance, speaking at the annual National...

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Central Bank To Tighten Regulatory Focus On Jamaican Payment Systems
Central Bank To Tighten Regulatory Focus On Jamaican Payment Systems
January 06, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The Central Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has confirmed it will abide by the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs). Regionally operated payment systems in Jamaica...

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PayPal’s Xoom Rolls Out Bill Pay For Users In Jamaica
PayPal’s Xoom Rolls Out Bill Pay For Users In Jamaica
November 26, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Xoom, PayPal’s international money transfer service, announced the launch of its bill pay service in Jamaica. Through a partnership with bill platform provider Paykii, customers...

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Jamaican Shoppers Can Now Pay For Amazon Orders At Western Union
Jamaican Shoppers Can Now Pay For Amazon Orders At Western Union
November 05, 2019  |  eCommerce

Amazon shoppers in Jamaica can now pay for their items in local currency at Western Union locations across the country, according to a release on...

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The Power — And Perils — Of Expanding Access
The Power — And Perils — Of Expanding Access
April 19, 2018  |  Today In Data

The era of expanding access through the magic of digital connection has made things that were previously unimaginable almost commonplace today. It’s why half of...

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