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Telegram Founder Arrested in France in Cybercrime Probe
Security & Fraud // August 25, 2024

 Telegram’s founder has reportedly been arrested in France as part of a cybersecurity investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Kraaft Raises $3 Million to Expand Contractor Messaging App
Investments // October 04, 2023

Kraaft has raised $3.7 million to bring its construction-sector messaging app to new industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Western Union’s P2P Partnership Push
Exclusive Series // August 07, 2017

Staying in business for 166 years is no small feat on its own — but staying successfully in business with continued growth against increasing competition from FinTech startups is harder still. As of last week’s earnings news, it is clear that Western Union is up for the challenge....

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Mobile Texts Have Changed How Consumers Make Payments

July 24, 2025
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Western Union’s P2P Partnership Push

August 07, 2017
Staying in business for 166 years is no small feat on its own — but staying successfully in business with continued growth against increasing competition from FinTech startups is harder still....

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Telegram Founder Arrested in France in Cybercrime Probe

August 25, 2024
 Telegram’s founder has reportedly been arrested in France as part of a cybersecurity investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Kraaft Raises $3 Million to Expand Contractor Messaging App

October 04, 2023
Kraaft has raised $3.7 million to bring its construction-sector messaging app to new industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...