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Coinbase to Buy Crypto Security Tech Firm Unbound Security
Coinbase to Buy Crypto Security Tech Firm Unbound Security
December 01, 2021  |  Acquisitions

Coinbase has acquired Israeli-based Unbound Security, which will add more options for crypto-security applications, per a company announcement Tuesday (Nov. 30). Get the Full Story...

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PayPal, Wix Team on Pay Later Offerings for Merchants
PayPal, Wix Team on Pay Later Offerings for Merchants
December 01, 2021  |  BNPL

PayPal will let merchants on Wix offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) options PayPal in 4 and PayPal Credit through a checkout button, the company...

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Russian Gets Jail Term for Hosting Cybercriminals
Russian Gets Jail Term for Hosting Cybercriminals
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

A Russian man, Aleksandr Grichishkin, has been sentenced for giving shelter to cybercriminals for years, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday (Dec. 1). Get the...

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EMEA Daily: UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany; Israeli FinTech Startup Anchor Closes $15M Seed Round
EMEA Daily: UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany; Israeli FinTech Startup Anchor Closes $15M...
December 01, 2021  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the U.K.’s Cazoo expands into mainland Europe; Israeli FinTech startup Anchor closes a $15 million...

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CyCognito Closes $100M Series C to Advance Attack Surface Protection
CyCognito Closes $100M Series C to Advance Attack Surface Protection
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Attack surface management (ASM) startup CyCognito raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by The Westly Group, according to a press release...

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Square Inc. is Now Block; Brand to Remain
Square Inc. is Now Block; Brand to Remain
December 01, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

Payments company Square will now be called Block, establishing the latter name as its corporate entity, according to a press release Wednesday (Dec. 1). Get...

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Song Remains the Same for Top Crypto Exchange Apps  
Song Remains the Same for Top Crypto Exchange Apps  
December 01, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Within the cryptocurrency sphere, not much remains static. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Robotics-Powered Stellar Pizza Plans LA Restaurant
Robotics-Powered Stellar Pizza Plans LA Restaurant
December 01, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Robotics-powered mobile pizzeria Stellar Pizza is planning to launch a physical food truck location in Los Angeles that will be operated by robots, according to...

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Microsoft Faces Accusations of Greed Over BNPL Pay Function
Microsoft Faces Accusations of Greed Over BNPL Pay Function
December 01, 2021  |  BNPL

Microsoft faced criticisms Wednesday (Dec. 1) for its proposal to add in buy now, pay later (BNPL) functions to its Edge web browser, over assertions...

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