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SoftBank Could Self-Fund Vision Fund 3 or Ramp up Vision Fund 2

SoftBank Could Self-Fund Vision Fund 3 or Ramp up Vision Fund 2
SoftBank Could Self-Fund Vision Fund 3 or Ramp up Vision Fund 2
September 14, 2022  |  Investments

Japanese global tech and investment conglomerate SoftBank is said to be weighing the launch of a third Vision Fund or adding money to its Vision...

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Report: Walmart, Target Urge Support for Credit Card Competition Bill
Report: Walmart, Target Urge Support for Credit Card Competition Bill
September 14, 2022  |  Retail

Saying swipe fees for credit cards in the U.S. are seven times higher than those in Europe, more than 1,600 merchants have reportedly signed a...

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Republic on the Future of Blockchain Tokens
Republic on the Future of Blockchain Tokens
September 14, 2022  |  Blockchain

According to the new "Blockchain Payments Tracker®," Republic Crypto's Jon Knipper tells PYMNTS that cryptos hold other advantages, including resistance to censorship as well as...

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Voice of the CFO: Smart AR Balances Collections With Customer Success 
Voice of the CFO: Smart AR Balances Collections With Customer Success 
September 14, 2022  |  CFO

When macroeconomic trends take a turn for the worse, companies that sell on a subscription basis are increasingly likely to hear from customers who are...

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Google’s Appeal of EU’s Record Fine Nets 5% Reduction
Google’s Appeal of EU’s Record Fine Nets 5% Reduction
September 14, 2022  |  Google

Europe’s highest court agreed with European Union antitrust regulators and upheld most of the record $4.33 billion fine levied against Google for favoring its own...

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Why Banking Apps Need to Be More Than Just Banking Apps
Why Banking Apps Need to Be More Than Just Banking Apps
September 14, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

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Real Estate Firms Face Challenges, Opportunities in Digitizing Disbursements
Real Estate Firms Face Challenges, Opportunities in Digitizing Disbursements
September 14, 2022  |  Disbursements

Even before the pandemic, there was already an inexorable shift taking place within payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
September 14, 2022  |  Economy

For years, $400 has served as shorthand for the precarious state of the U.S. consumer’s financial health — namely, whether they could afford to meet...

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60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System to Skip Paying for Services
60% of Subscribers Admit to Gaming the System to Skip Paying for Services
September 14, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

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