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China’s Central Bank Tells Merchants To Accept Cash

China’s Central Bank Tells Merchants To Accept Cash
China’s Central Bank Tells Merchants To Accept Cash
December 15, 2020  |  Cash

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is looking to close the widening digital divide and has warned merchants that they must accept cash or face...

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Facebook Debuts Collab Music Video App To Compete With TikTok
Facebook Debuts Collab Music Video App To Compete With TikTok
December 14, 2020  |  Mobile

Facebook is trying out a TikTok “Duets”-style app called Collab, according to a report from 9to5mac. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FTC Mandates Data Collection Methods From Amazon, Facebook, TikTok
FTC Mandates Data Collection Methods From Amazon, Facebook, TikTok
December 14, 2020  |  Data & Research

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that nine social media companies and streaming services — including Amazon, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, and more — turn...

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Square Partners With POWDR To Offer Ski Resorts Contactless Transactions
Square Partners With POWDR To Offer Ski Resorts Contactless Transactions
December 14, 2020  |  Partnerships

Square has partnered with POWDR to advance payments, eCommerce and point of sale (POS) at ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada, according to a...

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All Eyes On Congress As New Stimulus Bill Takes Shape
All Eyes On Congress As New Stimulus Bill Takes Shape
December 14, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

The pending release of a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus in Congress on Monday (Dec. 14) is likely to trigger further frenzied rounds of talks, as...

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Expedia Asks: Why Work From Home When You Could Work From Here?
Expedia Asks: Why Work From Home When You Could Work From Here?
December 14, 2020  |  Travel Payments

One of the world’s largest travel websites has launched a dual-pronged promo to get record numbers of people who are currently working remotely to think...

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Report: EY Anti-Fraud Team Found ‘Red-Flag Indicators’ at Wirecard
Report: EY Anti-Fraud Team Found ‘Red-Flag Indicators’ at Wirecard
December 14, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

The epic collapse of German payments company Wirecard continues to raise questions about its accounting firm for years, Ernst & Young (EY). Munich prosecutors have...

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China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
December 14, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

China’s antitrust regulators are taking more strident action in reviewing mergers and other deals made by players in that nation’s booming internet sector. Get the...

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