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FinTech Firm Avant Debuts Avant Banking

FinTech Firm Avant Debuts Avant Banking
FinTech Firm Avant Debuts Avant Banking
December 16, 2021  |  Banking

Avant, a FinTech focused on getting credit access for middle-income consumers, announced Thursday (Dec. 16) that is has expanded its portfolio with the launch of...

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Airline Chiefs Answer for Flight Disruptions, Refund Policies During Senate Hearing
Airline Chiefs Answer for Flight Disruptions, Refund Policies During Senate Hearing
December 16, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Airline executives faced the Senate on Wednesday (Dec. 15) on issues surrounding travel recovery and the effect of aid, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. ...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: Unpacking DeFi and DAO
PYMNTS DeFi Series: Unpacking DeFi and DAO
December 16, 2021  |  Blockchain

Welcome to the seventh installment of PYMNTS’ eight-part series on decentralized finance (DeFi). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank of Thailand to Define ‘Red Lines’ for Crypto Industry; Beijing Court Finds Bitcoin Mining Contract Invalid
Bitcoin Daily: Bank of Thailand to Define ‘Red Lines’ for Crypto Industry; Beijing Court Finds...
December 16, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Idaho Central Credit Union, the biggest credit union in the state, will offer bitcoin services, a report from Bitcoin Magazine says.  Get the Full Story...

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H&R Block Files Suit Against Dorsey’s Block Over Square Rebrand
H&R Block Files Suit Against Dorsey’s Block Over Square Rebrand
December 16, 2021  |  Legal

U.S. income tax preparation company H&R Block has taken issue with Square’s recent name change to Block and has filed a lawsuit in federal court,...

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Amazon, Barclays Partner on Account-to-Account Installment Payments in UK
Amazon, Barclays Partner on Account-to-Account Installment Payments in UK
December 16, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Amazon is working with Barclays on new accounts that allow customers to access installment plan payments in the United Kingdom, according to a press release...

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20% of Consumers Are Very Interested in Switching Banks for an Open Banking Platform
20% of Consumers Are Very Interested in Switching Banks for an Open Banking Platform
December 16, 2021  |  Digital Banking

Consumers crave the banking convenience provided by third-party portals and apps that offer connections between bank accounts and merchants.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Uber to Test Driverless Food Delivery in 2022 in California
Uber to Test Driverless Food Delivery in 2022 in California
December 16, 2021  |  Delivery

Uber announced Thursday (Dec. 16) that it is partnering with autonomous driving venture Motional to debut a driverless food-delivery pilot in 2022 in the U.S....

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Chico’s Teams With Walmart GoLocal for Same Day Delivery
Chico’s Teams With Walmart GoLocal for Same Day Delivery
December 16, 2021  |  Delivery

Fans of Chico’s clothing styles can now order online from the company’s three different fashion brands — Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma —...

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