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Poly Network Hacker Returns $610M In Stolen Crypto
Poly Network Hacker Returns $610M In Stolen Crypto
August 23, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Days after the cryptocurrency platform Poly Network issued a $500,000 reward for the return of $610 million in stolen funds, the purported hacker returned the...

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Venice Eyes Tourist Entry Fee, Advance Booking for 2022
Venice Eyes Tourist Entry Fee, Advance Booking for 2022
August 23, 2021  |  Travel Payments

As the travel industry grapples with an increased demand in travel in the wake of the pandemic, Venice is looking to charge an entry fee...

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Taco Bell Restaurants Will Keep Getting Smaller, Says COO
Taco Bell Restaurants Will Keep Getting Smaller, Says COO
August 23, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

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YouTube Has Paid $30B+ To Creators In Last 3 Years
YouTube Has Paid $30B+ To Creators In Last 3 Years
August 23, 2021  |  Social Commerce

YouTube said on Monday (Aug. 23) it has paid more than $30 billion to more than 2 million video producers on the platform in the...

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Ontario Systems Buys Collections Platform Katabat
Ontario Systems Buys Collections Platform Katabat
August 23, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Enterprise workflow automation software maker Ontario Systems announced Monday (Aug. 23) it had acquired Katabat, a cloud-based debt collection platform. Get the Full Story Complete...

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SoftBank Makes First Foray Into Africa With OPay Investment
SoftBank Makes First Foray Into Africa With OPay Investment
August 23, 2021  |  Investments

Giant technology investor SoftBank has made its first foray into Africa, making its first bet in Nigerian mobile payments platform OPay. The firm’s Vision Fund...

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USDC Now Backed By Cash, US Treasuries
USDC Now Backed By Cash, US Treasuries
August 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and network Centre are collaborating to support Circle’s USD Coin, which is now backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries, according to...

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CompoSecure, Gemini Team On Crypto Reward Card
CompoSecure, Gemini Team On Crypto Reward Card
August 23, 2021  |  Credit Cards

Payment card maker CompoSecure Holdings is continuing to delve into the world of cryptocurrency storage and security solutions via a new partnership with crypto platform...

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BNPL Firm Klarna Hits 20M US Customers
BNPL Firm Klarna Hits 20M US Customers
August 23, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Klarna on Monday (Aug. 23) announced that it has doubled its U.S. customer base since June 2020, reaching...

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