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PDD Holdings Revenue Doubles as Consumers Seek ‘Value for Money’

PDD Holdings Revenue Doubles as Consumers Seek ‘Value for Money’
PDD Holdings Revenue Doubles as Consumers Seek ‘Value for Money’
March 20, 2024  |  Earnings

PDD Holdings, the multinational commerce group that owns and operates shopping platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, saw its revenue double year-over-year as consumers sought “value for money.”...

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Ethereum Foundation Faces Investigation by Undisclosed ‘State Authority’
Ethereum Foundation Faces Investigation by Undisclosed ‘State Authority’
March 20, 2024  |  Regulation

The Ethereum Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem, is reportedly under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority.” Get the Full Story...

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AutoSettle Launches Car-Buying Platform in Australia
AutoSettle Launches Car-Buying Platform in Australia
March 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

FinTech startup AutoSettle launched a platform to improve the vehicle-buying process in Australia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tracking Big Tech’s Responses to the EU’s DMA Gatekeeper Requirements
Tracking Big Tech’s Responses to the EU’s DMA Gatekeeper Requirements
March 20, 2024  |  Regulation

Under the EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA), which is intended to increase competition in the digital economy, Big Tech innovations — coming from both the...

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AffiniPay Fee Lending Solution for Legal Industry Processes $125 Million
AffiniPay Fee Lending Solution for Legal Industry Processes $125 Million
March 20, 2024  |  Loans

AffiniPay has announced that its fee lending solution for the legal industry, Pay Later, has processed over $125 million in legal fees since its launch...

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Boulevard Launches Flexible Funding Offering for Salons and Spas
Boulevard Launches Flexible Funding Offering for Salons and Spas
March 20, 2024  |  Loans

Boulevard has added a new capital program to its client experience platform for self-care businesses like salons, barber shops, spas and med spas. Get the...

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PayPal-Backed NX Technologies Raises $24 Million to Streamline Automotive Payments
PayPal-Backed NX Technologies Raises $24 Million to Streamline Automotive Payments
March 20, 2024  |  Investments

NX Technologies raised 22 million euros (about $24 million) in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
March 20, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations...

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Consumers Demand More Guidance From Jewelers Amid Budgetary Pressures
Consumers Demand More Guidance From Jewelers Amid Budgetary Pressures
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

As financial pressures prompt consumers to make difficult decisions about what they can afford when it comes to luxuries such as diamonds, Signet Jewelers is seeing increased...

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