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South Africa’s RTP Scheme Hopes to Turn Highly Banked, Cash-Centric Consumers Into RTP Users
South Africa’s RTP Scheme Hopes to Turn Highly Banked, Cash-Centric Consumers Into RTP Users
April 10, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Compared to other African markets which have high levels of unbanked populations, more than 80% of South Africa’s population has access to a bank account....

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Bank of England Building Its CBDC Team
Bank of England Building Its CBDC Team
April 09, 2023  |  CBDC

England’s central bank has reportedly begun hiring workers to develop its digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: Russians Find US Payments Sanctions Hard to Sidestep
Report: Russians Find US Payments Sanctions Hard to Sidestep
April 09, 2023  |  Payment Methods

One year after the world sanctioned their country, Russians have gotten creative in finding payment solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Former Google CEO Says Industry Must Develop AI ‘Guardrails’
Former Google CEO Says Industry Must Develop AI ‘Guardrails’
April 07, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Former Google head Eric Schmidt opposes a six-month pause of artificial intelligence (AI) experiments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EU Early-Stage Startups Benefit From VC Dry Powder
EU Early-Stage Startups Benefit From VC Dry Powder
April 07, 2023  |  Startups

In a challenging macroeconomic market that has led to a sharpened focus on belt-tightening, FinTech firms are under mounting pressure from investors to pivot from...

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Could Britcoin Change the UK’s Payments Balance of Power?
Could Britcoin Change the UK’s Payments Balance of Power?
April 06, 2023  |  CBDC

Programmability has been pegged as one of the major draws of digital currencies and one of innovative services that central bank digital currency (CBDCs) could...

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German eCommerce Sales Fall as Consumers Avoid Nonessentials
German eCommerce Sales Fall as Consumers Avoid Nonessentials
April 06, 2023  |  Retail

Online shoppers in Germany are displaying a “just-the-basics” approach to spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Rodeo Raises $5 Million for ‘Operating System’ for Gig Workers
Rodeo Raises $5 Million for ‘Operating System’ for Gig Workers
April 06, 2023  |  Investments

Rodeo has reportedly raised $5 million for its “operating system for gig economy workers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Luxury Watch Brands Go Digital to Target Young Consumers
Luxury Watch Brands Go Digital to Target Young Consumers
April 06, 2023  |  Retail

How do you convince a generation unused to wearing wristwatches to change their habits? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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