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European Banking Authority: Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet
European Banking Authority: Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet
April 29, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

The European Banking Authority (EBA) said in its response to the European Commission’s Call for Advice that banks don’t need cryptocurrency protections — yet, according...

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HSBC’s Lead Investor Calls for Breakup
HSBC’s Lead Investor Calls for Breakup
April 29, 2022  |  Business

The largest investor in Europe’s largest bank is calling for a breakup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dubai Unveils $100M Venture Capital Fund for Startups
Dubai Unveils $100M Venture Capital Fund for Startups
April 29, 2022  |  Investments

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a $100.7 million venture capital finance fund that’s aimed at helping startups across the region...

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Following Growing Social Media Trend, Telegram Adopts In-App Crypto Payments
Following Growing Social Media Trend, Telegram Adopts In-App Crypto Payments
April 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Telegram messaging service announced this week that its 550 million users can now send and receive payments using the Toncoin cryptocurrency in real time. Get...

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Nium Plans $400M European Expansion
Nium Plans $400M European Expansion
April 29, 2022  |  International

Digital payments startup Nium is in discussions to make a $400 million acquisition to help it expand across Europe, Co-Founder and CEO Prajit Nanu said....

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Western Union Expands UK Post Office Partnership
Western Union Expands UK Post Office Partnership
April 29, 2022  |  Partnerships

Western Union is expanding its partnership with the U.K. Post Office to offer retail cross-border money transfers, the company said in a Friday (April 29)...

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China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
April 29, 2022  |  International

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Buy Now, Pay Later Provider Ranking Sees Micro-Moves and a Gaggle of Gainers
Buy Now, Pay Later Provider Ranking Sees Micro-Moves and a Gaggle of Gainers
April 29, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

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Russian Firm Seeks $1.2M Against Apple for ‘Moral Damage’
Russian Firm Seeks $1.2M Against Apple for ‘Moral Damage’
April 29, 2022  |  Apple

A Russian law firm is suing Apple, saying the tech giant violated the rights of consumers when it suspended its payment service in the country,...

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