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Today in FinTech: Brazilian FinTech Cerc Readies IPO; Revolut Thinks Global; Fiserv, Finicity Share Data
Today in FinTech: Brazilian FinTech Cerc Readies IPO; Revolut Thinks Global; Fiserv, Finicity Share Data
March 30, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, Brazil’s FinTech Cerc is preparing to go public while Revolut is eyeing worldwide growth. Plus, Finicity and Finserv are collaborating to...

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Google Adds Direct-Booking Feature for Hotels as Travel Rebounds
Google Adds Direct-Booking Feature for Hotels as Travel Rebounds
March 30, 2022  |  Google

Calling integration of travel content into site and portal a success worthy of expansion, Google is adding direct booking features, including into Google Maps, to...

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Apple Explores In-House Payments Processing, Financial Products
Apple Explores In-House Payments Processing, Financial Products
March 30, 2022  |  Apple

Apple is trying to bring more of its operations in-house, including developing its own payment processing tech and infrastructure to make future financial products with,...

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LayerZero Labs Nets $135M for Omnichain Developments
LayerZero Labs Nets $135M for Omnichain Developments
March 30, 2022  |  Investments

LayerZero Labs has raised $135 million in a funding round co-led by Sequoia Capital, FTX Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, according to a Wednesday (March 30)...

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Streaming App Provider Ranking Sees a Close Race, New Member of the Top 10 
Streaming App Provider Ranking Sees a Close Race, New Member of the Top 10 
March 30, 2022  |  Streaming

Classics, action, new episodes — PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps has it all. This month, some contenders remain where they were last time,...

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SEC’s Disclosure Rules Point to Chilling Effect for SPACs
SEC’s Disclosure Rules Point to Chilling Effect for SPACs
March 30, 2022  |  SPAC

New rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) governing disclosure won’t necessarily sound the death knell for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Get...

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Albertsons to Accept Supplemental Benefits for Produce, Wellness Items
Albertsons to Accept Supplemental Benefits for Produce, Wellness Items
March 30, 2022  |  Retail

Albertsons Companies announced Wednesday (March 30) that its customers can now use supplemental benefits to buy over-the-counter medicines and fresh produce. Get the Full Story...

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Google Offers Free Hotel Booking Links in Search and Maps
Google Offers Free Hotel Booking Links in Search and Maps
March 30, 2022  |  Google

Google is offering free hotel booking links on Search and Maps, an expansion of the program it debuted in 2021, a blog post noted Tuesday...

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The Case Against Stablecoins: Unregulated Private Currencies Threaten Investors, Banks and Global Financial Stability
The Case Against Stablecoins: Unregulated Private Currencies Threaten Investors, Banks and Global Financial Stability
March 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There are few segments of the cryptocurrency industry that get as much focus from policymakers as stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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