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Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
February 16, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Mobile payments in Poland have made significant ground in recent years. Leading the charge is BLIK, the bank-backed payment system which has been fueling digital...

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European eBike Startup Dance Raises $12.8M
European eBike Startup Dance Raises $12.8M
February 16, 2023  |  Investments

Micromobility startup Dance has raised about $12.8 million to expand its eBike offerings in Europe. The company, which offers electric bike and moped subscriptions to...

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French Startup Brigad Raises $35M to Close Hospitality Staffing Gap
French Startup Brigad Raises $35M to Close Hospitality Staffing Gap
February 16, 2023  |  Gig Economy

French startup Brigad has raised $35 million to expand its freelancer staffing platform. The company, which connects hospitality and healthcare workers to businesses in need, announced the funding on...

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Chase Expanding Cashback and Interest Offerings in UK
Chase Expanding Cashback and Interest Offerings in UK
February 16, 2023  |  Banking

Chase is expanding its cashback and interest offerings in the United Kingdom. The bank said in a Thursday (Feb. 16) press release that its existing...

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Digital Bank Zopa Acquires BNPL Firm DivideBuy
Digital Bank Zopa Acquires BNPL Firm DivideBuy
February 16, 2023  |  Acquisitions

British neobank Zopa has found its first-ever acquisition in buy now, pay later firm DivideBuy. The deal, announced Thursday (Feb. 16) comes two weeks after...

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Shopper Awareness Gap Grows as Merchants Make Digital Features Less Accessible
Shopper Awareness Gap Grows as Merchants Make Digital Features Less Accessible
February 16, 2023  |  eCommerce

PYMNTS research shows that many shoppers just don’t know how good they have it. This, as findings in “The 2023 Global Digital Shopping Index,” PYMNTS’...

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MTN to Invest $1B to Expand 5G Network in Ghana
MTN to Invest $1B to Expand 5G Network in Ghana
February 16, 2023  |  Investments

South Africa-based telecom MTN will reportedly invest $1 billion in Ghana. The investment — which is to be made over the next five years —...

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Visa, Froda and Lunar Launching Digital Solution for Small Business Loans
Visa, Froda and Lunar Launching Digital Solution for Small Business Loans
February 16, 2023  |  Loans

Visa, Froda and Lunar have partnered to launch a digital solution for business loans. With this collaboration, Nordic digital bank Lunar will be able to...

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UK Retailers Lead US Counterparts in Adopting In-Store Payments Innovations
UK Retailers Lead US Counterparts in Adopting In-Store Payments Innovations
February 16, 2023  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers in the United States and the United Kingdom faced stiff competition in 2022 as consumers continued to shop online for everything from essential...

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