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FinTech Competition Pressures Brazil’s Biggest Banks
FinTech Competition Pressures Brazil’s Biggest Banks
April 04, 2021  |  Banking

Brazil’s big banks, long known for high rates despite occasional public outcries, are racing to modernize amid challenges posed by low interest rates, the pandemic’s...

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Facebook Hack Revealed; Data On 533 Million Users Breached
Facebook Hack Revealed; Data On 533 Million Users Breached
April 04, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The personal data of 533 million Facebook users, including phone numbers and emails, has been leaked, The Verge reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Preference For Contactless Payments Tanks China’s ATM Usage
Preference For Contactless Payments Tanks China’s ATM Usage
April 04, 2021  |  International

China’s government-backed push toward the use of the digital yuan and consumer behavior changes resulting from the pandemic led to a decrease in the number...

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Bitcoin Daily: Former SEC Chairman Warns Of New Bitcoin Regulations; Thai Central Bank To Pilot CBDC In 2022
Bitcoin Daily: Former SEC Chairman Warns Of New Bitcoin Regulations; Thai Central Bank To Pilot...
April 04, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton has warned of new bitcoin regulations possibly coming soon, CoinDesk reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Five Banks To Test FedNow Real-Time Payments System
Five Banks To Test FedNow Real-Time Payments System
April 04, 2021  |  Faster Payments

The Federal Reserve’s FedNow program, intended to streamline the clearing and settlement process, will be tested by five Northern California regional banks and three credit...

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Fiat Unveils ‘Hey Google’ Line Of Connected Cars
Fiat Unveils ‘Hey Google’ Line Of Connected Cars
April 04, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Fiat has unveiled a version of its popular 500 level cars equipped with Google technology and sporting Google trim elements, according to a press release....

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Ingram Micro Buys Harmony To Boost Presence In SMB Segment
Ingram Micro Buys Harmony To Boost Presence In SMB Segment
April 04, 2021  |  B2B Payments

CloudBlue, which is owned by Ingram Micro, announced its acquisition of Harmony Business Systems in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Vizient Acquires Intalere, Consolidates Supply Chain Power
Vizient Acquires Intalere, Consolidates Supply Chain Power
April 04, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Vizient has completed the purchase of Intalere from its parent company Intermountain Healthcare, which gives Vizient more power in the healthcare supply chain, according to...

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WEX Completes Purchase Of Some HealthcareBank HSA Assets
WEX Completes Purchase Of Some HealthcareBank HSA Assets
April 04, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

WEX Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of some health savings account (HSA) assets from HealthcareBank, which is the custodian bank for Wex’s Health...

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