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DOJ to Crack Down on Russian Oligarchs And Their Networks
March 13, 2022

The Justice Department plans to investigate people, banks and cryptocurrency exchanges that have helped rich Russians hide or launder their money, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Rivalries, Regulators Put Aside As Big Tech, FinTech Join Forces To Help Ukraine, Fight Common...
March 11, 2022

As Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba continues pressing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for a ceasefire in Ukraine that hasn’t held so far, FinTechs are taking some matters into their own hands, getting various forms of aid to embattled Ukrainians. Get the Full Story Complete...

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EMEA Daily: Revolut CRO Leaves to Start Crypto Platform; FCA Pulls Plug on UK Crypto...
March 11, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Revolut’s chief revenue officer is planning on leaving the U.K.-based financial company to launch a cryptocurrency platform, and luxury resale platform Yoox Net-A-Porter debuted a menswear resale line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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This Week in FinTech Ukraine: Revolut Raises $10.9M for War Victims; Uber to Launch In-App...
March 11, 2022

Revolut, the global financial super app, has raised more than 10 million euros ($10.9 million) to support victims of the war in Ukraine through donations to the Red Cross Ukraine appeal, the Stockholm-based company announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Revolut Raises $10.9M for War Victims; Santander Bank Suspends Fees on...
March 11, 2022

Revolut, the global financial super app, has raised more than 10 million euros ($10.9 million) to support victims of the war in Ukraine through donations to the Red Cross Ukraine appeal, the Stockholm-based company announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Ukraine Receives Almost $100M in Crypto Donations; Payment Platform Hedgewiz to...
March 10, 2022

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 spokesperson, CoinDesk.com reported Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EMEA Daily: McDonald’s Estimates Russian Eatery Shutdown Will Cost $50B Monthly; Visa, MLG Collaborate on...
March 10, 2022

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 5 cents to 6 cents per share for shutting its Russian eateries, and Visa is collaborating with Abu Dhabi-based FinTech...

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Bank of Russia Puts Limits on Foreign Cash
March 10, 2022

The Bank of Russia has imposed a six-month restriction on local companies’ access to foreign currency cash in an effort to preserve hard currency amid sanctions against the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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McDonald’s Estimates Russian Eatery Shutdown Will Cost $50M Monthly
March 10, 2022

While McDonald’s is still calculating the actual cost of temporarily shuttering its eateries in Russia, the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain estimates it will lose around $50 million per month, or roughly 5 cents to 6 cents per share, CFO Kevin Ozan said during a...