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Tech Companies Avoiding UK for IPOs
Tech Companies Avoiding UK for IPOs
May 08, 2023  |  IPO

Tech companies have determined that the United Kingdom is not the place to launch their initial public offerings. This observation follows the decision of British...

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Coinbase Looks to UAE as Global Crypto Hub
Coinbase Looks to UAE as Global Crypto Hub
May 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Facing regulatory pressure in the USA, Coinbase is reportedly setting its sights on the UAE. Brian Armstrong, CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange, told Bloomberg TV in an interview Monday...

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UK Contactless Card Use Up 94% YoY
UK Contactless Card Use Up 94% YoY
May 08, 2023  |  Payment Methods

The coronation has come and gone, and digital wallets and contactless cards continue to dominate the U.K. retail space. How will Brits pay for coronation...

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Zimbabwe Unveils Gold-Backed CBDC
Zimbabwe Unveils Gold-Backed CBDC
May 08, 2023  |  CBDC

Zimbabwe is debuting a gold-backed digital currency as it battles an inflation crisis. The country’s central bank says the tokens — set to launch Monday...

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Ripple CEO Says US ‘Getting Passed’ in Crypto Policies
Ripple CEO Says US ‘Getting Passed’ in Crypto Policies
May 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The United States is being passed by other countries in terms of policies that promote innovation. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said during a fireside chat with CNBC this...

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Standard Chartered and Tazapay Launch B2B Cross-Border Payments Solution
Standard Chartered and Tazapay Launch B2B Cross-Border Payments Solution
May 08, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Standard Chartered and Tazapay are now facilitating B2B cross-border payments for eCommerce merchants and marketplaces. The companies’ expanded partnership brings together Standard Chartered’s capabilities as...

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The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
May 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

While American companies lead the artificial intelligence (AI) development charge, U.S. policymakers risk falling behind. The dangers inherent to the abuses of AI technology, including...

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Swiss Watch Industry Boosts Earnings by Raising Prices
Swiss Watch Industry Boosts Earnings by Raising Prices
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

The Swiss watch industry is reportedly dealing with competition from smartwatches by raising prices. The industry earned more than ever before in 2022 by raising...

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Tech CEOs: EU Data Act Threatens Cybersecurity
Tech CEOs: EU Data Act Threatens Cybersecurity
May 08, 2023  |  Regulation

Worried about cybersecurity, five European tech CEOs are seeking changes to the proposed Data Act. “Such a monumental change to established ways of doing business...

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