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Jumia On Africa’s Great eCommerce Shift — Toward ‘Everyday Items’
Jumia On Africa’s Great eCommerce Shift — Toward ‘Everyday Items’
May 17, 2021  |  eCommerce

In Africa, the pandemic has spurred consumers to make the move to online platforms, and as part of that move, transact digitally with their devices....

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Dorsey Reaffirms Square’s Commitment To Bitcoin In Tweet
Dorsey Reaffirms Square’s Commitment To Bitcoin In Tweet
May 16, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has come out in favor of bitcoin, saying Square would always work to boost the cryptocurrency, Bloomberg says. Get...

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Atlanta Fed Forms New Committee To Advance Safe, Efficient And Inclusive Payments
Atlanta Fed Forms New Committee To Advance Safe, Efficient And Inclusive Payments
May 16, 2021  |  Financial Inclusion

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has formed a new special committee to look into ways for those reliant on cash to become more integrated...

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AT&T’s Media Group, Discovery In Merger Talks, Report Says
AT&T’s Media Group, Discovery In Merger Talks, Report Says
May 16, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

AT&T might spin off its media business to merge it with Discovery, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Grab’s Valuation In Question After SPAC Partner Altimeter Plummets 28 Pct
Grab’s Valuation In Question After SPAC Partner Altimeter Plummets 28 Pct
May 16, 2021  |  IPO

Altimeter, a blank-check company in charge of merging with delivery giant Grab, is just a few cents above its record low after bottoming at 28...

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Report: Twitter Eyes $3 Monthly Subscription Dubbed ‘Twitter Blue’
Report: Twitter Eyes $3 Monthly Subscription Dubbed ‘Twitter Blue’
May 16, 2021  |  Subscriptions

Twitter is debuting a new subscription service called ‘Twitter Blue,’ according to a report from CNet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bitcoin Daily: Argentinian Tax Authority Orders Crypto Firms To Report User Activity; Williston, ND Now Takes Crypto For Utility Bills
Bitcoin Daily: Argentinian Tax Authority Orders Crypto Firms To Report User Activity; Williston, ND Now...
May 16, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Argentinian tax authorities are looking at scrutinizing operations involving cryptocurrency, Cointelegraph writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Wells Fargo Analyst Predicts US Banks To Shed 10 Pct Of Jobs
Wells Fargo Analyst Predicts US Banks To Shed 10 Pct Of Jobs
May 16, 2021  |  Banking

Bank analysts say the U.S. banks might end up cutting as many as 200,000 jobs in the next decade as consumer banking behavior undergoes shifts,...

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Amazon India Debuts Free In-App Video Streaming To Rival Flipkart Videos
Amazon India Debuts Free In-App Video Streaming To Rival Flipkart Videos
May 16, 2021  |  Amazon

Amazon has put a video player called miniTV inside its Android shopping app for customers in India, and it will soon extend the service to...

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