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G7 Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
G7 Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
June 19, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s Tuesday (June 18) news of the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency was heard around the world, and the Group of Seven (G7) nations definitely...

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Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
June 18, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Shares in Western Union have fallen on Tuesday (June 18) on the news that Facebook is going to release a new cryptocurrency called Libra, according...

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Push Payments’ Path To Digital Innovation In The Developing World
Push Payments’ Path To Digital Innovation In The Developing World
June 05, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Push payments have been a topic of conversation in the developed world for the last several years, across verticals and use cases. Riding the card...

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Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
Promoting Faster Payments In The Face Of Trade Uncertainty
May 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Financial institutions (FIs) and service providers are promoting offerings for rapid, cross-border transactions in the face of trade uncertainties. On another note, over half of all...

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Instant Payments Mean Instant Security Challenges, Says EBA CLEARING
Instant Payments Mean Instant Security Challenges, Says EBA CLEARING
May 23, 2019  |  Smarter Payments

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European Central Bank Says EU Banks Shun Cross-Border Activity
European Central Bank Says EU Banks Shun Cross-Border Activity
May 16, 2019  |  Regulation

Eurozone banks are at risk of fragmentation and are turning away from cross-border activity, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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African FinTech Payment Startup Chipper Cash Woos Investors, Including Joe Montana
African FinTech Payment Startup Chipper Cash Woos Investors, Including Joe Montana
May 09, 2019  |  Investments

African FinTech payment startup Chipper Cash has attracted some high-profile investors and raised $2.4 million in a funding round, according to a report in TechCrunch. Get...

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Flywire Renews UnionPay Partnership
Flywire Renews UnionPay Partnership
May 08, 2019  |  Cross Border Commerce

Continuing a partnership first announced last spring, as of today Flywire and UnionPay International are announcing the re-launch of a promotional program that will offer...

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Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
May 07, 2019  |  Disbursements

Thanks to digital technology and global connectivity, gig economy participation is open to just about anyone — including educators who want to provide lessons to...

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