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Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Crisis Response Charity CORE Distributes Cash to Ukrainian Refugees
April 13, 2022

With more than 4 million Ukrainians displaced by the war, humanitarian aid is urgently needed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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EMEA Daily: Bosch Acquires UK Autonomous Driving Firm Five AI; Stenn Raises $50M in Equity...
April 12, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, global tech firm Bosch acquired British automated driving company Five AI, while Stenn, a digital financing platform for SMBs, completed a $50 million equity funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US-Based FinTech Nova Credit Expands to Europe
April 12, 2022

Nova Credit, the San Francisco-headquartered FinTech, is betting Europe will be the next place to set up shop, the company announced Tuesday (April 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in FinTech: MrQ Games Gets Instant Payments; MTN Granted Mobile Banking License; Google Automates...
April 11, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Contis and Ecospend are bringing instant payments to MrQ games, while MTN is granted a license to operate a mobile bank. Plus, Google’s parent company Alphabet is on a mission to automate as many payment processes as possible. Get the Full...

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EMEA Daily: Strauss & Co. Hosts NFT Auction for Fine Wines; Apple Faces More EU...
April 11, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, South African auction house Strauss & Co. will offer fine wine non-fungible tokens to the highest bidders, and Apple is facing another antitrust charge in the European Union following a complaint about Spotify. Get the Full...

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Russia Turns to BRICS for Sanctions Relief in Payment Systems
April 11, 2022

As Russia is still under the thumb of Western sanctions, it’s called for the BRICS group of emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) to extend the use of national currencies and integrate payment systems, Reuters writes. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points
April 08, 2022

This week in the FinTech Ukraine: European telecom companies have agreed to cut roaming charges on Ukrainians, and American Express is allowing U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards to put their points toward a Ukrainian relief donation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EMEA Weekly: Kenyan Mobile Service Providers Join Payments Network; Zilch, Experian Partner on Customer Affordability
April 08, 2022

In this week’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, cell phone operators in Kenya are joining a central bank initiative to integrate the nation’s payment systems; London-based Zilch has partnered with Experian to exchange reporting of payment plan data. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Egyptian FinTech Lucky Eyes MENA Following $25M Funding Round
April 08, 2022

Nearly three weeks after Lucky, an Egyptian cash back rewards app, closed a $25 million fundraising round, the startup is planning to lead the sector in the Middle East and Africa (MENA), DistruptAfrica.com reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...