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Paytm’s Landmark IPO Could Launch By October

Paytm’s Landmark IPO Could Launch By October
Paytm’s Landmark IPO Could Launch By October
July 26, 2021  |  IPO

The Indian digital payments company Paytm is expected to launch its initial public offering — the largest ever in India — near the end of...

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Stablecoin Tether Faces DOJ Probe
Stablecoin Tether Faces DOJ Probe
July 26, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is doing a deep dive into Tether to ascertain whether the bosses behind the stablecoin held back information from...

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The Roaring 20s: Installing Decentralized Trust For Global Commerce
The Roaring 20s: Installing Decentralized Trust For Global Commerce
July 26, 2021  |  Blockchain

In A Decade of Digital Transformation in 12 Months, 46 C-suite executives spoke with PYMNTS for its Q2 eBook on what the world will look...

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Starling Bank Buys Fleet Mortgages In $69.1M Deal
Starling Bank Buys Fleet Mortgages In $69.1M Deal
July 26, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

London-based Starling Bank has announced its first acquisition, buying 7-year-old Fleet Mortgages in a cash and share deal worth 50 million pounds, or about $69,114,700....

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Digital Business Helps Hasbro Make Up For Lagging Board Game Sales
Digital Business Helps Hasbro Make Up For Lagging Board Game Sales
July 26, 2021  |  Retail

Following a year in which board games were among the highlights of social interaction, Hasbro has seen a decrease in demand for some of its...

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Big Numbers In Growth And Sales Take Center Stage
Big Numbers In Growth And Sales Take Center Stage
July 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Skechers says pandemic effects aren’t over despite a 127 percent jump in year-over-year sales in Q2. Plus, Harley-Davidson drivers are becoming increasingly digitally connected, and...

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Amazon Upgrades Luxury Marketplace With Glossy Ads Aimed At Designers, Customers
Amazon Upgrades Luxury Marketplace With Glossy Ads Aimed At Designers, Customers
July 26, 2021  |  Retail

Less than a year after the inception of Amazon’s Luxury Stores, the company has opened the doors to more consumers and begun using the platform...

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Hybrid Physical-Digital Buying Experiences Lead Post-Pandemic Trends
Hybrid Physical-Digital Buying Experiences Lead Post-Pandemic Trends
July 26, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In A Decade of Digital Transformation in 12 Months, 46 C-suite executives spoke with PYMNTS for its Q2 eBook on what the world will look...

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China Bank Wants Digital Yuan To Dominate Alipay And WeChat Pay
China Bank Wants Digital Yuan To Dominate Alipay And WeChat Pay
July 26, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The People’s Bank of China wants Ant Group and Tencent Holdings Ltd., which operate payment networks Alipay and WeChat Pay, respectively, to help it develop...

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