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Today in FinTech: Having Lunch with a Group? Facebook Messenger’s Got You Covered with Split Payments
Today in FinTech: Having Lunch with a Group? Facebook Messenger’s Got You Covered with Split...
February 09, 2022  |  Digital Payments

In today’s FinTech news, split payments in the U.S. are as easy as sending a message Facebook Messenger — so no matter who’re you’re lunching,...

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Banks, Asset Managers, Corporates Climb Back on the Bitcoin Bandwagon
Banks, Asset Managers, Corporates Climb Back on the Bitcoin Bandwagon
February 09, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The idea that bitcoin is a store of value that will, like gold, ride the wave of inflation has been tested lately, especially after it...

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Texas-Based Amplify Credit Union Debuts Fee-Free Banking
Texas-Based Amplify Credit Union Debuts Fee-Free Banking
February 09, 2022  |  Credit Unions

Amplify Credit Union announced Wednesday (Feb. 9) that it is rolling out fee-free banking, so members won’t pay fees on checking, savings and business banking...

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Uber Delivery Gross Bookings Surge 33% YoY As Ordering Online is ‘Ingrained Habit’
Uber Delivery Gross Bookings Surge 33% YoY As Ordering Online is ‘Ingrained Habit’
February 09, 2022  |  Earnings

Uber Technologies posted fourth-quarter results that showed continued traction in its delivery and freight segments, even as the core ride-hailing business recovered — evidence that...

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Amazon Calls UK Grocer-Label Decision ‘Chilling’
Amazon Calls UK Grocer-Label Decision ‘Chilling’
February 09, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon is now considered a grocer in the U.K. and will be subject to the same rules and regulations as other supermarkets, a decision the...

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Spirits and Tech Startup Endless West Raises $60M in Series C
Spirits and Tech Startup Endless West Raises $60M in Series C
February 09, 2022  |  Investments

Spirits and tech startup Endless West announced Wednesday (Feb. 9) that it has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total...

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Zambia Climbs Aboard the CBDC Train but Hits the Brakes on Crypto
Zambia Climbs Aboard the CBDC Train but Hits the Brakes on Crypto
February 09, 2022  |  CBDC

The south-central African country of Zambia is joining the ranks of others across the continent and much of the world in exploring the pros and...

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Today in B2B: Helping Nigerian SMBs Grow Their Companies; B2B Payment Fraud Vulnerabilities Exposed
Today in B2B: Helping Nigerian SMBs Grow Their Companies; B2B Payment Fraud Vulnerabilities Exposed
February 09, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, online catalogs are the key to business spend management and independent contractors want a better payment experience. Get the Full Story...

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DoorDash Starts Financing Arm to Offer Restaurants Cash Advances
DoorDash Starts Financing Arm to Offer Restaurants Cash Advances
February 09, 2022  |  Loans

Food delivery service DoorDash Inc. will offer financing on its app to restaurants that need business loans through the new DoorDash Capital program, according to...

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