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Crypto Crime Up 79% Against Transaction Volume Surge of 567%
Crypto Crime Up 79% Against Transaction Volume Surge of 567%
January 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The widespread adoption of cryptocurrency broke transaction volume records in 2021, but the 567% surge had a magnetic pull on cybercriminals, who turned to the...

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5G Deal Won’t Stop All Flight Disruptions, Report Says
5G Deal Won’t Stop All Flight Disruptions, Report Says
January 05, 2022  |  Technology

The conflict between a new 5G service and aviation safety has reached a truce, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Jan. 5), curbing some of...

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theUp.co Nets $9.4M to Launch Hospitality ‘Super App,’ Hire Staff
theUp.co Nets $9.4M to Launch Hospitality ‘Super App,’ Hire Staff
January 05, 2022  |  International

London-based hospitality management platform theUp.co has raised $9.4 million (€8.3 million) on its mission to lead innovation in the hospitality sector, EU-Startups reported Tuesday (Jan. 5)....

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Petal Raises $140M Series D Toward Credit Building for the Underserved
Petal Raises $140M Series D Toward Credit Building for the Underserved
January 05, 2022  |  Investments

Credit card company Petal, which was created to help people build credit and spend frugally, has raised $140 million in a Series D round led...

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Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb Poll Shows Demand for Crypto Payments; Bitcoin Price Falters as Fed Debates Shrinking Balances
Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb...
January 05, 2022  |  Bitcoin

FinTech Baanx has received full approval for cryptoassets registration by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to a IBS Intelligence report Wednesday (Jan. 5)....

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Unifimoney Integrates With Q2 Digital Banking Platform
Unifimoney Integrates With Q2 Digital Banking Platform
January 05, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Digital wealth management platform Unifimoney on Wednesday (Jan. 5) made its debut in the Q2 Innovation Studio by making its trading platform pre-enabled to more...

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EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
January 05, 2022  |  International

The European Banking Authority (EBA) says banks in the European Union are blocking asylum seekers and other customers in misguided attempts to adhere to anti-money...

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DailyPay Launches Digital Wallet Solution for Real-Time Pay
DailyPay Launches Digital Wallet Solution for Real-Time Pay
January 05, 2022  |  Faster Payments

On-demand payments startup DailyPay is launching a digital wallet solution to make it easier for people to get paid in real-time every time they work...

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Americans’ Favorite Pandemic Activity? Shopping
Americans’ Favorite Pandemic Activity? Shopping
January 05, 2022  |  Retail

Americans’ penchant for nonstop shopping during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to trigger increased inflation, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz...

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