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Kyriba and JPMorgan’s Onyx Collaborate on Blockchain-Based X-Border Payments
Kyriba and JPMorgan’s Onyx Collaborate on Blockchain-Based X-Border Payments
April 08, 2024  |  Partnerships

Kyriba and J.P. Morgan’s blockchain business unit, Onyx, are collaborating to streamline cross-border payments. Kyriba, a provider of liquidity performance solutions, will use Onyx’s digital currency and blockchain...

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Ibotta Seeks $472 Million in IPO as Consumers Seek Personalized Rewards
Ibotta Seeks $472 Million in IPO as Consumers Seek Personalized Rewards
April 08, 2024  |  IPO

Cash-back rewards platform Ibotta hopes to raise $472 million when it goes public. The company on Monday (April 8) filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying...

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Australia Targets ‘Heavy Imbalance’ in Supermarket Sector
Australia Targets ‘Heavy Imbalance’ in Supermarket Sector
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Australia is reportedly stepping up efforts to regulate its supermarket sector. A new government study, the subject of a Monday (April 8) report by The...

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Bank of America’s Virtual Assistant Reaches 2 Million Interactions Per Day
Bank of America’s Virtual Assistant Reaches 2 Million Interactions Per Day
April 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Bank of America’s virtual financial assistant, Erica, is now engaging with clients 2 million times per day. Clients’ use of the virtual assistant has accelerated since...

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34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

From time to time, most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find themselves having to borrow money to meet short-term needs or unexpected expenses. But as...

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Alibaba Offers Deep Cloud Discounts Amid AI Boom
Alibaba Offers Deep Cloud Discounts Amid AI Boom
April 08, 2024  |  Technology

Chinese conglomerate Alibaba is reportedly offering steep price cuts to its cloud customers. These markdowns — as high as 59% and aimed at customers from the U.S. to Singapore...

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Singapore’s Tranglo Expands Cross-Border Payments Network
Singapore’s Tranglo Expands Cross-Border Payments Network
April 08, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Tranglo has expanded its cross-border payment network to allow transfers to more than 30 digital wallets. The Singapore-based FinTech announced the expansion Monday (April 8), noting that its direct-to-wallet...

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Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House...

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Packaged Food Sellers Emphasizing Value for First Time Since Pandemic
Packaged Food Sellers Emphasizing Value for First Time Since Pandemic
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Makers and retailers of packaged foods and drinks are reportedly emphasizing value and discounts to a greater degree than they’ve done since the pandemic. This...

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