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TD Bank Reportedly Close to $1B Deal for Investment Bank Cowen

TD Bank Reportedly Close to $1B Deal for Investment Bank Cowen
TD Bank Reportedly Close to $1B Deal for Investment Bank Cowen
August 01, 2022  |  Banking

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) is close to a deal to buy investment bank Cowen for $1 billion, sources told The Wall Street Journal. Get the...

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Nigerians Switch to Crypto as Country’s Currency Weakens
Nigerians Switch to Crypto as Country’s Currency Weakens
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As Nigerians trade more dollar-dominated digital assets, they have been hedging against a drop in value for the naira, which is seeing new lows on...

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National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Buys Digital Wallet, Banking, POS Platform Rights From MG Payment
National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Buys Digital Wallet, Banking, POS Platform Rights From MG Payment
August 01, 2022  |  Acquisitions

National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS) has reached an agreement with MG Payment to acquire its eWallet, mobile banking and point of sale (POS) cannabis...

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UAE-Based FI Mashreq Launches Non-Banking Services Platform for Small Businesses
UAE-Based FI Mashreq Launches Non-Banking Services Platform for Small Businesses
August 01, 2022  |  SMBs

Mashreq, a financial institution based in the United Arab Emirates, has debuted a non-banking business services platform, Mashreq Business Banking Value Added Services, for small...

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Today in Crypto: Russian, Iranian Investors Turn to Dubai’s Crypto Shops to Get Around Sanctions; CryptoPunks NFTs See $2.3M Sales Jump After Tiffany Partnership
Today in Crypto: Russian, Iranian Investors Turn to Dubai’s Crypto Shops to Get Around Sanctions;...
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Monday (Aug. 1) that it has finalized new rules intended to help fight misleading advertisements. Get the Full...

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AI-Powered Autonomous Stores Usher in Next-Gen Retail for European Shoppers
AI-Powered Autonomous Stores Usher in Next-Gen Retail for European Shoppers
August 01, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

It was a little over a decade ago that self-checkout technology started becoming mainstream in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Volatility Speeds Digitization of Supply Chain
Volatility Speeds Digitization of Supply Chain
August 01, 2022  |  Supply Chain

Buffeted by volatility in the supply chain and the economy at large, more supply chain executives at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are adopting solutions that...

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In Crypto, Market Manipulation Remains a Problem
In Crypto, Market Manipulation Remains a Problem
August 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If you’re concerned about paying for goods in crypto due to its price volatility, it’s worth noting that a fair bit of that price volatility...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Unveils Same-Day Local Retail Deliveries
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Unveils Same-Day Local Retail Deliveries
August 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon offers Prime members same-day delivery from a slate of local retail stores around the country. Plus, the founder of...

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