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‘GameStopping’ The System: Wall Street Madness Breeds Unintended Consequences
‘GameStopping’ The System: Wall Street Madness Breeds Unintended Consequences
January 30, 2021  |  Investments

You just couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried. That was the consolation prize most of us took into 2021 from 2020: Whatever else...

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Roblox Holds Off On IPO Following SEC Scrutiny
Roblox Holds Off On IPO Following SEC Scrutiny
January 29, 2021  |  IPO

Online gaming and entertainment platform Roblox is holding off on a public listing after the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised concerns, Reuters reported on...

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Cuomo: NYC Restaurants Might Open Indoor Seating Again On Feb 14
Cuomo: NYC Restaurants Might Open Indoor Seating Again On Feb 14
January 29, 2021  |  Coronavirus

If coronavirus cases stay at a stable level, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said eateries in the Big Apple will be able to open again...

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US Lobby Asks India Not To Revise Its Global eCommerce Regulations
US Lobby Asks India Not To Revise Its Global eCommerce Regulations
January 29, 2021  |  International

A U.S. lobbying organization representing companies like Walmart and Amazon has asked India not to strengthen eCommerce mandates for companies outside of the country, Reuters...

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Today In Payments: Visa Q1 Earnings Show 60 Pct Growth For Visa Direct; Plaid’s Deposit Switch Streamlines Digital Bank Account Funding
Today In Payments: Visa Q1 Earnings Show 60 Pct Growth For Visa Direct; Plaid’s Deposit...
January 29, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Visa’s first-quarter earnings show growth in contactless payments, and Plaid introduces Plaid Deposit Switch for users to modify paycheck destinations. Plus,...

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German Regulator’s Top Official Dismissed Over Wirecard Wrongdoing
German Regulator’s Top Official Dismissed Over Wirecard Wrongdoing
January 29, 2021  |  International

Felix Hufeld, head of Germany’s financial watchdog Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and his deputy, Elisabeth Roegele, have been dismissed over their handling of the...

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European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
January 29, 2021  |  Regulation

Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its...

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Education Platform Nerdy To Go Public By Merging With SPAC
Education Platform Nerdy To Go Public By Merging With SPAC
January 29, 2021  |  IPO

Education gig economy platform Nerdy Inc. has struck a deal to go public by merging with TPG Pace Tech Opportunities, a special purpose acquisition company...

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Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
January 29, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments....

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