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FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in the Upland Metaverse

FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in the Upland Metaverse
FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in the Upland Metaverse
November 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

Upland, a mirror metaverse that replicates real-world locations in virtual reality announced on Wednesday (Nov. 11) that it has begun a multiyear partnership with FIFA...

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Meta Invests in Metaverse Plans Amid Sweeping Layoffs
Meta Invests in Metaverse Plans Amid Sweeping Layoffs
November 09, 2022  |  Meta

In the middle of the first mass layoffs in its history, Meta is set to purchase Audio Analytic as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambitions....

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FinTech Euronet Worldwide Teams With AeTrade on Digital Payments
FinTech Euronet Worldwide Teams With AeTrade on Digital Payments
November 09, 2022  |  emea

Digital payments in Africa are about to get an even wider reach, thanks to a new collaboration between Euronet Worldwide and the Africa Electronic Trade...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: The EU Takes the Regulatory Lead, With the US Following Closely
PYMNTS Intelligence: The EU Takes the Regulatory Lead, With the US Following Closely
November 09, 2022  |  Blockchain

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Employers Extend Payroll Benefits to Cheaper Financial Services for Workers
Employers Extend Payroll Benefits to Cheaper Financial Services for Workers
November 09, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

With more and more companies hiring remotely and employing workers located in areas under different local laws and anti-money laundering regulations, processing international payroll payments...

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Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Asset Rules
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Asset Rules
November 08, 2022  |  Regulation

Russia’s central bank is reportedly considering new regulations and rules for taxing non-fungible tokens (NFTs), smart contracts and trading digital assets.  Get the Full Story...

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N. Ireland Protocol Resolution Holds Promise for FinTech, Investment Growth
N. Ireland Protocol Resolution Holds Promise for FinTech, Investment Growth
November 08, 2022  |  Cross Border Commerce

Having ousted its previous prime minister and navigating through an economic crisis, the U.K. has renewed negotiations with Brussels on a range of topics, with...

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Carrefour Banks on Retail Media, BNPL to Fuel 2023 Omnichannel Customer Engagement
Carrefour Banks on Retail Media, BNPL to Fuel 2023 Omnichannel Customer Engagement
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

As part of its business strategy for the 2023-26 period, French retail giant Carrefour has unveiled plans to launch a global retail media platform, a...

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EC Proposes Changing Market Definition to Consider Digital Ecosystems
EC Proposes Changing Market Definition to Consider Digital Ecosystems
November 08, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Commission has published proposed changes to the European Union’s Market Definition Notice and asked for anyone interested to comment on the draft. Get...

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