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Bank Execs Expected to Push Back Against Capital Hikes
Bank Execs Expected to Push Back Against Capital Hikes
December 04, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Bank CEOs are set to appear before the Senate Banking Committee to protest new regulations and capital hikes, arguing that these measures will harm the...

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Bumble Debuts AI-Powered Conversation Starters and Plans for Friends
Bumble Debuts AI-Powered Conversation Starters and Plans for Friends
December 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In a digital age where making meaningful connections can be challenging, Bumble For Friends is making it easier for people to connect and make friends online....

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TikTok Brings Ticketmaster Purchasing Program to 20 New Markets
TikTok Brings Ticketmaster Purchasing Program to 20 New Markets
December 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

TikTok and Ticketmaster are expanding their in-app ticketing partnership to 20 new markets. The partnership, launched last year in the U.S., is now being offered to users in the U.K.,...

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Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
December 04, 2023  |  Cross Border Commerce

Hong Kong and Thailand are bridging the gap between their economies. The two countries launched a new cross-border QR code payment system, known as the...

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Citi and Traydstream Team on Automated Trade Document Processing
Citi and Traydstream Team on Automated Trade Document Processing
December 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

Citi is working with Traydstream to offer clients automated trade-document processing capabilities. The partnership gives Citi clients a way to “leverage a vast array of...

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Check Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Payroll Companies
Check Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Payroll Companies
December 04, 2023  |  Payroll

Embedded payroll company Check has introduced several tools to help companies scale payroll businesses. The tools, announced Monday (Dec. 4), include credit and fraud protection, embedded setup, and...

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Bitcoin Tops $41,000 for First Time in 20 Months
Bitcoin Tops $41,000 for First Time in 20 Months
December 04, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

For the first time in nearly two years, bitcoin’s price has exceeded $41,000. The price of the most popular cryptocurrency reached $41,600 on Monday (Dec. 4), Coindesk...

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Spotify CEO on Layoffs: ‘Our Cost Structure is Too Big’
Spotify CEO on Layoffs: ‘Our Cost Structure is Too Big’
December 04, 2023  |  Personnel

Spotify is laying off 17% of its workforce as the streaming audio platform tries to cut costs. “The Spotify of tomorrow must be defined by...

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Microsoft Taps Nuvei for Xbox and Office Payments
Microsoft Taps Nuvei for Xbox and Office Payments
December 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

Microsoft has launched a partnership with FinTech Nuvei centered around the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration, announced Monday (Dec. 4), will see the tech...

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