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The Top 5 EMEA Super App Trends of 2022
The Top 5 EMEA Super App Trends of 2022
December 30, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

Since the concept was first popularized, the super app trend has continued to gain traction. In fact, Paypal wants to be one; so does Elon...

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How Interoperability Is Fueling Blockchain Adoption
How Interoperability Is Fueling Blockchain Adoption
December 30, 2022  |  Blockchain

Nine in 10 of the world's central banks are pursuing digital currency projects, but private sector expertise and buy-in will be pivotal to their success,...

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EU Governments’ Pro-Cash Agenda Increases Money Laundering Risks
EU Governments’ Pro-Cash Agenda Increases Money Laundering Risks
December 30, 2022  |  Payment Methods

People who still prefer to pay in cash are often overlooked in today’s digital world.  But Europe seems to be bucking that trend and in...

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UK and EU’s Payments and Crypto Regulation Divergence Set to Accelerate
UK and EU’s Payments and Crypto Regulation Divergence Set to Accelerate
December 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In 2023, the U.K. will accelerate its divergence from EU payment and crypto regulations. Meanwhile, the EU is moving ahead with its own policy agenda...

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Luxury Brand Montblanc Sees Opportunity in Airports and Smaller Cities 
Luxury Brand Montblanc Sees Opportunity in Airports and Smaller Cities 
December 29, 2022  |  Retail

Luxury brand Montblanc is looking at airports and smaller cities as new opportunities.  In its effort to boost sales of its writing instruments, bags, perfume...

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UK Small Business Loans Less Common and More Expensive 
UK Small Business Loans Less Common and More Expensive 
December 29, 2022  |  SMBs

Small business loans are becoming harder and more expensive to get in the United Kingdom.  The Financial Times (FT) reported Thursday (Dec. 29) that less...

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Growth of Business and Consumer Lending Slows in Eurozone
Growth of Business and Consumer Lending Slows in Eurozone
December 29, 2022  |  Europe

The growth of business and consumer lending in the eurozone slowed in November. According to the latest figures from the European Central Bank (ECB) published...

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FinTechs Attract 20% of All VC Investment in Bulgaria
FinTechs Attract 20% of All VC Investment in Bulgaria
December 29, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

Bulgarian FinTech firms have attracted nearly $6 million in investment this year. In fact, while the country’s FinTech industry may be young, with each passing...

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Turkish Central Bank Tests Digital Lira
Turkish Central Bank Tests Digital Lira
December 29, 2022  |  CBDC

The Central Bank of Turkey has tested a digital lira. Like many central banks around the world, the central bank of Turkey (CBT) is exploring...

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