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Today in FinTech: UK, Ireland Sweep PE Deals; Downstream Casino Goes Cashless; SoFi Gets Bank Charter
Today in FinTech: UK, Ireland Sweep PE Deals; Downstream Casino Goes Cashless; SoFi Gets Bank...
January 19, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s top FinTech news, the U.K. and Ireland swept up private equity deals last year, while SoFi got the green light to become a...

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Microsoft’s Activision Bid to Draw Scrutiny Across Regulatory Agencies and on Capitol Hill
Microsoft’s Activision Bid to Draw Scrutiny Across Regulatory Agencies and on Capitol Hill
January 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

And now — or very soon — get ready for the regulatory gaze to be more fully trained on Microsoft and Big Tech mergers. And...

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Tribal Casino Downstream, Global Payments Collab for Cashless Gaming
Tribal Casino Downstream, Global Payments Collab for Cashless Gaming
January 19, 2022  |  Partnerships

Downstream Casino Resort is collaborating with Global Payments Gaming Solutions and its VIP Mobility tool to enable cashless casino gaming and digital options as alternatives...

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Tokens.com Debuts Hulk Labs to Invest in Crypto Gaming, NFTs
Tokens.com Debuts Hulk Labs to Invest in Crypto Gaming, NFTs
January 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tokens.com has debuted a new subsidiary called Hulk Labs, which is focused on investing in play-to-earn (P2E) revenue-generating gaming tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according...

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Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $75B, CEO Expected to Step Down
Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $75B, CEO Expected to Step Down
January 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard for $75 billion in an all-cash deal, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Jan. 18). Activision CEO...

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Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Buy Begs the Question: Is the Metaverse Gaming, Commerce or Escapism?
Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Buy Begs the Question: Is the Metaverse Gaming, Commerce or Escapism?
January 18, 2022  |  Metaverse

If you thought Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg renaming the social media giant Meta and calling the metaverse its future was big, how about Microsoft shelling...

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Metaverse Gaming Firm Animoca Raises $360M
Metaverse Gaming Firm Animoca Raises $360M
January 18, 2022  |  Investments

The Australian metaverse gaming firm Animoca Brands has raised close to $360 million in a funding round, valuing the company north of $5 billion. As...

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Microsoft’s $70B Bid for Video Game Maker May Test Market Definitions
Microsoft’s $70B Bid for Video Game Maker May Test Market Definitions
January 18, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Microsoft is nearing a deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the video game maker of “Call of Duty” in a deal that would value the company...

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Mobile Operators Use Games, YouTube Show to Lure 5G Consumers
Mobile Operators Use Games, YouTube Show to Lure 5G Consumers
January 11, 2022  |  Technology

Mobile providers continue to roll out applications and media that promote to consumers the benefits of 5G, explaining how the technology can improve many activities...

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