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Bank Push Payment Scams Now 40% of UK Fraud
Bank Push Payment Scams Now 40% of UK Fraud
October 31, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Great Britain’s smaller banks are apparently among the largest targets for payment fraud. That’s according to a report issued Tuesday (Oct. 31) by the U.K.’s...

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Meta Joins Ad-Free Subscription Space as Platforms Rethink Monetization
Meta Joins Ad-Free Subscription Space as Platforms Rethink Monetization
October 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Meta’s new ad-free subscription option in Europe comes amid evolving regulations that demand social media platforms find new ways to monetize their followings, as the...

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UK Will Regulate Crypto Like Other Financial Services
UK Will Regulate Crypto Like Other Financial Services
October 30, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The British government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for regulating cryptocurrencies. Included in that plan is the government’s intent to “bring a number of cryptoasset...

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Meta Responds to European Regulations With Subscription Option
Meta Responds to European Regulations With Subscription Option
October 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Meta will introduce a new subscription option for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe. Beginning in November, the subscription option will give users the choice...

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ACE and dLocal Team to Improve Remittances in APAC and EMEA
ACE and dLocal Team to Improve Remittances in APAC and EMEA
October 24, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Payments service provider dLocal has launched a partnership with British remittances firm ACE Money Transfer. The companies say their collaboration, announced in a news release Tuesday (Oct. 24), is...

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Shippo and Cover Genius Launch Insurance Solution for eCommerce Merchants
Shippo and Cover Genius Launch Insurance Solution for eCommerce Merchants
October 24, 2023  |  eCommerce

Shipping platform Shippo and InsurTech Cover Genius have joined forces to introduce an insurance solution for eCommerce merchants and ensure a positive shipping experience for their customers. The...

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Balance, Hokodo Partner on B2B BNPL in North America, Europe
Balance, Hokodo Partner on B2B BNPL in North America, Europe
October 23, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Balance, a United States-based company, and Hokodo, headquartered in Europe, joined forces to establish a one-stop shop for flexible payment terms across North America and...

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Binance Discontinues Visa Debit Card Services in Europe
Binance Discontinues Visa Debit Card Services in Europe
October 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced that it will no longer offer its Binance card services in the European Economic Area...

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Thredd Promotes Payments Veteran Jim McCarthy to CEO
Thredd Promotes Payments Veteran Jim McCarthy to CEO
October 19, 2023  |  Personnel

Payments platform Thredd has named Visa and i2C veteran Jim McCarthy as its CEO. McCarthy, who joined the London-based company earlier this year, will replace...

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