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Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
July 07, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Airbnb is debuting a new feature, called Historical Homes, to capitalize on the demand for heritage-related travel and make it easier for guests to find...

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Flutterwave Denies Kenyan Regulator’s AML Claims
Flutterwave Denies Kenyan Regulator’s AML Claims
July 07, 2022  |  AML

Digital payments FinTech Flutterwave has denied any wrongdoing after a court in Kenya froze its bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Griffin Bags $15.5M Investment to Grow BaaS
Griffin Bags $15.5M Investment to Grow BaaS
July 07, 2022  |  Investments

Banking as a Service (BaaS) startup, Griffin, has netted $15.5 million in fresh funding, the company announced Thursday (July) 7. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Slight Rebound for FinTech IPOs Marks Shortened Holiday Week
Slight Rebound for FinTech IPOs Marks Shortened Holiday Week
July 07, 2022  |  IPO

We wouldn’t call it a comeback. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Irish Privacy Regulator Closer to Blocking Meta Data Transfers
Irish Privacy Regulator Closer to Blocking Meta Data Transfers
July 07, 2022  |  Meta

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is closer to taking steps that could suspend data transfers from the European Union to the U.S. by Facebook and...

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Starling Bank Unveils Bills Manager Feature for SMBs
Starling Bank Unveils Bills Manager Feature for SMBs
July 07, 2022  |  SMBs

Starling Bank debuted Bills Manager, a new feature that will help small businesses and sole trader account customers streamline their finances, according to a Wednesday...

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Today in TechREG: Boris Johnson Resignation May Delay Crypto, BNPL Legislation; US Banks Urged to Take More Measured Approach to Customer Due Diligence 
Today in TechREG: Boris Johnson Resignation May Delay Crypto, BNPL Legislation; US Banks Urged to...
July 07, 2022  |  Regulation

Today the U.K. Prime Minister announced his resignation, and this decision may delay the adoption of new regulation on crypto assets and Buy Now Pay...

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New EU Council President Prioritizes AI, Chips, Digital Identity Legislation 
New EU Council President Prioritizes AI, Chips, Digital Identity Legislation 
July 07, 2022  |  Europe

On July 1, the Czech Republic took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from France — and for the next six...

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The African Mobile Money Tax Experiment
The African Mobile Money Tax Experiment
July 07, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

After years of sustained growth, the mobile money sector in Africa is changing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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