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UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
January 25, 2024  |  CBDC

The Bank of England and the British Treasury remain undecided on the digital pound. But a new report by the two institutions makes two things...

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Lloyds Slashes Jobs as Banking Customers Shift to Digital
Lloyds Slashes Jobs as Banking Customers Shift to Digital
January 25, 2024  |  Banking

Lloyds Bank is reportedly eliminating 1,600 jobs amid an increased focus on digital banking. The British lender also plans to create 830 new jobs for its “relationship growth” team...

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Mondu Raises $33 Million to Expand B2B BNPL in Europe
Mondu Raises $33 Million to Expand B2B BNPL in Europe
January 25, 2024  |  Investments

B2B payment solutions provider Mondu has raised an additional 30 million euros ($33 million). This new debt financing from Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank eG adds to 20 million...

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Apple Fees Could Be Harbinger for Big Tech Ahead of EU Digital Markets Act Deadline
Apple Fees Could Be Harbinger for Big Tech Ahead of EU Digital Markets Act Deadline
January 24, 2024  |  Regulation

For Apple, the opening of the ecosystem proceeds apace in Europe. With it, however, comes the potential to realize some additional revenue streams. And what...

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Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
January 24, 2024  |  eCommerce

Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU’s Digital...

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UK Cyber Agency: AI Will Lead to More Ransomware Attacks
UK Cyber Agency: AI Will Lead to More Ransomware Attacks
January 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The threat of ransomware could soon grow thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. That’s according to a new report by the United Kingdom’s National...

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Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
January 22, 2024  |  Partnerships

Blockchain/payments firm Nukkleus has teamed with Tantel Group to expand its footprint in Africa. The partnership, which involves Nukkleus’ subsidiary Digital RFQ (DRFQ), will help Nukkleus tap into Africa’s $1.5 trillion B2B...

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EU Invites Comments on Solutions to Apple Pay Competition Issues
EU Invites Comments on Solutions to Apple Pay Competition Issues
January 19, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) has invited comments on the commitments offered by Apple to address competition concerns related to access restrictions for contactless payments on...

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Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL
Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL
January 18, 2024  |  Investments

Buy now, pay later provider Billink aims to enter new markets after raising $32 million. The Dutch company said in a Thursday (Jan. 18) press...

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