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Chinese Tech Giants Begin Enforcing New Government App Rules
Chinese Tech Giants Begin Enforcing New Government App Rules
September 04, 2023  |  Regulation

China’s technology giants have reportedly begun enforcing new rules governing app publishers. Mobile app stores operated by companies like Tencent and Xiaomi have begun blocking app publishers from debuting new...

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Report: Barclays Considers Selling Part of Its UK Payments Business
Report: Barclays Considers Selling Part of Its UK Payments Business
September 04, 2023  |  Acquisitions

British bank Barclays is reportedly considering selling part of its payments business. The bank could sell a stake in its unit that processes merchant payments, Reuters reported Monday...

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Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
September 04, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Germany’s banking regulator has reportedly closed off parts of its website following a cyberattack. BaFin took defensive measures following the attack Sept. 1, which restricted access to the...

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London Stock Exchange Plans Blockchain-Based Trading Business
London Stock Exchange Plans Blockchain-Based Trading Business
September 04, 2023  |  Blockchain

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is reportedly planning to launch a blockchain-based digital markets business. Officials at the exchange said this will make LSE the first major...

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Open Banking’s US Success Will Be Use-Case Specific
Open Banking’s US Success Will Be Use-Case Specific
September 01, 2023  |  Banking

At first glance the latest open banking stats coming out of the U.K. might hint at a seismic shift in payments across the pond. And...

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Zilch Considers London Stock Exchange for IPO
Zilch Considers London Stock Exchange for IPO
September 01, 2023  |  IPO

Zilch is reportedly exploring options for an initial public offering (IPO), with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) being a potential listing venue. According to CEO Philip Belamant,...

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Report: EU Regulators Expected to Veto Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli
Report: EU Regulators Expected to Veto Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli
September 01, 2023  |  Acquisitions

European Union (EU) regulators are reportedly poised to block Booking Holdings’ 1.63 billion euro purchase of Sweden’s Etraveli Group. The decision comes as concerns arise about the...

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Ivy Secures $20 Million in Funding to Expand Global Open Banking Network
Ivy Secures $20 Million in Funding to Expand Global Open Banking Network
August 31, 2023  |  Investments

Berlin-based startup Ivy has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its global network for open banking payments. “Ivy is building a network of networks...

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Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
August 31, 2023  |  Delivery

Gopuff is expanding its advertising business overseas as leading players across the on-demand delivery business increasingly leverage these capabilities to boost their margins. The convenience...

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