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CFPB Tries To Fend Off A Potential Foreclosure Crisis

CFPB Tries To Fend Off A Potential Foreclosure Crisis
CFPB Tries To Fend Off A Potential Foreclosure Crisis
April 20, 2021  |  Loans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking a long hard look at mortgage servicers — and whether they’ve really been compliant with pandemic-era programs...

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Comdata Debuts Fintwist OnDemand To Provide Earned Wage Access
Comdata Debuts Fintwist OnDemand To Provide Earned Wage Access
April 20, 2021  |  Payroll

Comdata rolled out its Fintwist OnDemand real-time payment workflow, which is a part of the firm’s Fintwist online system, according to a Tuesday (April 20)...

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LVMH, Prada, Cartier Team On Aura Blockchain Consortium For Luxury Goods
LVMH, Prada, Cartier Team On Aura Blockchain Consortium For Luxury Goods
April 20, 2021  |  Blockchain

LVMH is joining forces with two other big names, Prada and Cartier, in order to put out the world’s first global luxury blockchain, according to...

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Contact-Free Technology Defines Post-Pandemic Future Of Restaurants
Contact-Free Technology Defines Post-Pandemic Future Of Restaurants
April 20, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

As the vaccine rollout progresses, with all U.S. adults now eligible to receive their shot(s) as of Monday (April 19), newly vaccinated consumers are beginning...

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New Streaming App Provider Ranking Rankles Some, Rewards Others
New Streaming App Provider Ranking Rankles Some, Rewards Others
April 20, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Sometimes we’re amazed at the streaming apps that don’t make it into the top 10. Have a look at the full field of contenders to...

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Chat App Discord Drops Talks With Microsoft
Chat App Discord Drops Talks With Microsoft
April 20, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Silicon Valley chat startup Discord is abandoning acquisition talks with Microsoft as the startup moves toward remaining independent and resuming interest in a potential initial...

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AirTags, Apple Card Update Dominate Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ Event
AirTags, Apple Card Update Dominate Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ Event
April 20, 2021  |  Apple

Apple held its virtual “Spring Loaded” event Tuesday (April 20) and delivered on what industry professionals were expecting, namely a new screen for the iPad...

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Today In Payments Around The World: French Upstart Alan Raises $220 Million; Stripe Rolls Out Issuing Service In 20 Nations
Today In Payments Around The World: French Upstart Alan Raises $220 Million; Stripe Rolls Out...
April 20, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Alan has raised $220 million in a funding round, while Stripe has launched its Stripe Issuing offering...

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Crypto Speculators Rally Around Dogecoin, But Uncertainty Remains
Crypto Speculators Rally Around Dogecoin, But Uncertainty Remains
April 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Tuesday (April 20) was supposed to be a red-letter day of sorts for Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency that has its roots as an internet sensation –...

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