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Tamara CEO Says Data Refutes BNPL’s Debt Trap Myth
Tamara CEO Says Data Refutes BNPL’s Debt Trap Myth
August 26, 2022  |  BNPL

At a time of growing investor concerns and a retracting investment landscape that has led to a dip in valuations of many global firms, it’s...

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PYMNTS Cryptocurrency Glossary: NFTs
PYMNTS Cryptocurrency Glossary: NFTs
August 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies have a lot of uses as an investment, as a currency for payments, as a store of value, as well as others. Like any...

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ESG Regulation at the Heart of EU Investment Landscape
ESG Regulation at the Heart of EU Investment Landscape
August 25, 2022  |  Investments

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly central to fund managers’ investment strategies, and ESG investment has been on the rise for several years....

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How Lessons From Nigeria’s eNaira Rollout Can Guide Future of CBDCs in Africa
How Lessons From Nigeria’s eNaira Rollout Can Guide Future of CBDCs in Africa
August 25, 2022  |  CBDC

In its August monetary policy statement, the Central Bank of Zimbabwe (CBZ) announced that it has developed a “roadmap for adoption of CBDC [central bank...

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UK Challenger Bank Zopa Reaches £2B Deposits Mark
UK Challenger Bank Zopa Reaches £2B Deposits Mark
August 25, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

U.K. challenger bank Zopa reported Thursday (Aug. 25) that its deposits now total more than £2 billion, driven by its offer to help customers do...

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Lumachain Raises $19.5M for Global Rollout of Meat Industry Platform
Lumachain Raises $19.5M for Global Rollout of Meat Industry Platform
August 25, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

Lumachain has raised $19.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate the global rollout of its computer-vision based artificial intelligence (AI) platform for meat and...

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EMEA Daily: FTFT UK Develops eWallet for Students Studying Abroad in Britain
EMEA Daily: FTFT UK Develops eWallet for Students Studying Abroad in Britain
August 25, 2022  |  emea

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, FTFT launched the Orbit eWallet for Chinese students studying in the U.K., and Nationwide Building Society announced...

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Businesses Rethink Supplier Relationships as Global Disruptions Continue
Businesses Rethink Supplier Relationships as Global Disruptions Continue
August 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

eCommerce firms clearly are looking to expand their businesses across borders in a turbulent world. Geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, create supply...

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Deel, Paysend Partner on XBorder Contractor Payroll
Deel, Paysend Partner on XBorder Contractor Payroll
August 25, 2022  |  Payroll

Global payroll solution developer Deel announced Thursday (Aug. 25) that it is launching its Instant Card Transfer solution, giving contractors a more direct way to...

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