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Today in FinTech: Stellar Offers Credit Access to Those Without; RBI Audits Paytm Bank; Moove Expands Across MENA

Today in FinTech: Stellar Offers Credit Access to Those Without; RBI Audits Paytm Bank; Moove Expands Across MENA
Today in FinTech: Stellar Offers Credit Access to Those Without; RBI Audits Paytm Bank; Moove...
March 14, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

In today’s FinTech news, Stellar is using its seed to grow its credit access platform for people in the U.S. with no or bad credit,...

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Today in Retail: Discount Stores Become More Popular as Inflation Rises; UK Modernizes ‘Basket of Goods’ to Reflect Consumption Habits
Today in Retail: Discount Stores Become More Popular as Inflation Rises; UK Modernizes ‘Basket of...
March 14, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, SoftBank sells $1 billion in shares of eCommerce platform Coupang while brand aggregator Flummox raises $12.9 million to invest in its portfolio....

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EU Parliament Votes Against Crypto Mining Ban
EU Parliament Votes Against Crypto Mining Ban
March 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs voted against a proposed rule that would have effectively banned bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies throughout...

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Affirm Earnings Update Heats Up Talk of BNPL Pure Plays Versus Encroaching Banks
Affirm Earnings Update Heats Up Talk of BNPL Pure Plays Versus Encroaching Banks
March 14, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

If you thought buy now, pay later (BNPL) headlines were hot during the pandemic, buckle up as the installments space begins a wild post-COVID ride...

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Today in Food Commerce: DoorDash Announces CPG Accelerator; Gorillas Finalizes Frichti Acquisition
Today in Food Commerce: DoorDash Announces CPG Accelerator; Gorillas Finalizes Frichti Acquisition
March 14, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Today in food commerce, DoorDash announces an accelerator for consumer packaged goods businesses owned by people from marginalized groups, and Gorillas finalizes its acquisition of...

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DoorDash Announces CPG Accelerator for DashMart Distribution
DoorDash Announces CPG Accelerator for DashMart Distribution
March 14, 2022  |  Delivery

As DoorDash continues to fight against perceptions that its model is harmful to local businesses, the company announced Monday (March 14) a new accelerator program,...

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Why ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Broke’
Why ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Broke’
March 14, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

When you read the term “paycheck to paycheck,” it can be easy to picture someone white-knuckling it between the first and third Fridays of each...

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Treasure Cash Platform Helps Businesses Make More on Idle Cash
Treasure Cash Platform Helps Businesses Make More on Idle Cash
March 14, 2022  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech cash management platform Treasure Financial on Monday (March 14) unveiled Treasure Cash within the Treasure Reserve portal, which the company says can bring...

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Report: Standard Chartered in Kenya to Focus on Retail Customers
Report: Standard Chartered in Kenya to Focus on Retail Customers
March 14, 2022  |  Retail

Standard Chartered Plc., a London-based global financial services company, said its Kenyan branch will focus on the East African nation’s retail sector, Bloomberg reported Monday...

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