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Today In Payments Around The World: Cashfree Raises $35M From Apis Partners; InComm Payments Buys...
November 25, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Indian online payments platform Cashfree has landed millions in new funding to help fuel its growth, while InComm Payments has acquired Brazilian gift card processor Todo Cartões. Plus, Li Keqiang, premier of the People’s Republic of China,...

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US Considers Rescinding European Travel Entry Ban
November 25, 2020

The White House is mulling lifting the European travel restrictions that ban non-citizens from entering the country, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday (Nov. 25), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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China Expects Economy To Improve In 2021 As Region Sees Boost In Tourism
November 24, 2020

Li Keqiang, Chinese premier, forecasts that the country could return to normal economic activity by next year, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Ukrainian Bank Partners With Swedish FinTech
November 24, 2020

Ukrainian bank UKRSIBBANK, part of BNP Paribas Group, is teaming up with Dreams, a financial wellness FinTech startup based in Sweden. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
November 24, 2020

European nations are hoping that an expected thaw in their relations with the U.S., after the change of administrations, will include an agreement over taxing Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Circle Set To Pump Aid Into Venezuela Through Use Of Stablecoins
November 23, 2020

Even as its economy collapses and a political power struggle grips the country, Venezuela is also grappling with the COVID-19 crisis and healthcare workers are largely getting paid in a currency whose value declines rapidly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Deutsche Bank Eyes Growing Payments Unit With Takeovers, JV’s
November 23, 2020

Deutsche Bank is looking to acquire firms or enter into joint ventures with other companies in a bid to become a significant player in Europe’s digital payments market, the Financial Times reported Sunday (Nov. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Israel’s Red Dot Capital Likes Southeast Asia’s COVID Comeback Story
November 20, 2020

Fresh on the heels of a $200 million round of fundraising, Tel Aviv’s Red Dot Capital is accelerating opportunity half a world away in Southeast Asia, as Israeli companies weigh their traditional U.S.-first global strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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UK Grocer Sainsbury’s Says It Has Offers For Banking Unit
November 17, 2020

U.K. supermarket Sainsbury’s said it has been approached by numerous potential suitors for its banking business, Sainsbury’s Bank, according to a report from Express and Star. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...