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Standard Chartered Emphasizing Digital With Nigerian Branch Closures

Standard Chartered Emphasizing Digital With Nigerian Branch Closures
Standard Chartered Emphasizing Digital With Nigerian Branch Closures
January 10, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Standard Chartered Plc will close about half of its Nigeria branches as the company emphasizes digital banking, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg for its...

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Delivery Hero Sells $150M Share in Rappi
Delivery Hero Sells $150M Share in Rappi
January 10, 2022  |  Delivery

German food delivery giant Delivery Hero has sold a $150 million share of its ownership in Latin American delivery company Rappi, representing most of the...

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Algorand Partners with Alchemy Pay to Drive Direct Fiat Payments
Algorand Partners with Alchemy Pay to Drive Direct Fiat Payments
January 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Algorand is bringing direct fiat payment channels into their network through a partnership with Alchemy Pay, according to a press release on Monday (Jan. 10)....

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PYMNTS NFT Series: NFTs Used by Artists to Create Musical ‘Middle Class’
PYMNTS NFT Series: NFTs Used by Artists to Create Musical ‘Middle Class’
January 10, 2022  |  NFTs

Welcome to the fifth installment of PYMNTS’ series on NFTs, the newest craze in crypto.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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BitPay: 2021 Was the Year of Blockchain Payments
BitPay: 2021 Was the Year of Blockchain Payments
January 10, 2022  |  Opinion

The buzz blockchain and crypto technologies generated in 2021 planted the seeds for an exciting future, says BitPay CEO Stephen Pair. Look for 2022 to...

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Ankorstore Unicorn Status Increases Buzz Around France and Europe VC Ecosystems
Ankorstore Unicorn Status Increases Buzz Around France and Europe VC Ecosystems
January 10, 2022  |  Investments

Barely two weeks into 2022 and the French startup market is buzzing with venture-backed excitement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NYC Bodegas Rally to Fight Ultra-Fast Delivery Apps, Dark Stores
NYC Bodegas Rally to Fight Ultra-Fast Delivery Apps, Dark Stores
January 10, 2022  |  Delivery

Bodegas in New York City staged a rally with the Save Mom-and-Pop Business Coalition to get the attention of local elected officials regarding ultra-fast delivery...

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India’s Central Bank Starts FinTech Division
India’s Central Bank Starts FinTech Division
January 10, 2022  |  International

India’s central bank is setting up a FinTech department to drive innovation, oversee the exchange of cryptocurrencies and develop regulations for the release of its...

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SEC Wants More Transparency From Private Companies
SEC Wants More Transparency From Private Companies
January 10, 2022  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on a plan that would force large private companies to become more transparent. Get the Full Story...

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