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Today In Payments Around The World: FreshBooks Acquires Facturama; Virgin Money Lands $44.7M From RBS...
September 24, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, FreshBooks said it has acquired the Mexico-based eInvoicing firm Facturama, while Virgin Money said it landed the equivalent of $44.7 million from the U.K.’s Capability Innovation Fund. Plus, TikTok’s owner has asked that a federal judge temporarily...

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PayPal, Mastercard Add 5 EU Countries To Debit Card Offering
September 23, 2020

PayPal and Mastercard are bringing the PayPal Business Debit Mastercard to more businesses in Europe. The companies said in a Wednesday (Sept. 23) announcement that the card is now available in France, Austria, Italy, Ireland and Spain beyond its current availability in the United Kingdom,...

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Chinese Regulator Fines Luckin, 43 Other Companies In Fraud Case
September 22, 2020

China’s top regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, has fined coffee chain Luckin Coffee and other firms that helped it inflate its sales and expenses last year, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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India’s Paytm Takes On Google Over Android Power
September 22, 2020

Paytm Group, which bills itself as “India’s leading financial services company,” on Sunday (Sept. 20) accused Google of “arm-twisting” startups that depend on the Android mobile operating system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: CaixaBank, Bankia Merger Could Make Biggest FI In Spain;...
September 21, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, CaixaBank and Bankia said they are combining in a deal that would make it the biggest financial institution in the country if approved, and Gojek is doubling down in Thailand with a new app. Plus, Western Union is...

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JD.com Joins China’s Central Bank To Advance Digital Currency
September 21, 2020

As China prepares to debut digital currency, JD.com Inc., one of the biggest eCommerce businesses in China, has partnered with the central bank to advance the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Big Tech, Payments Firms May Be Targets Of China’s ‘Blacklist’
September 21, 2020

Taking names, making lists — and boosting geopolitical tensions. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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EU Considers Tougher Rules On Big Tech Firms
September 20, 2020

If the European Union (EU) gets its way, the 27-nation bloc will have the power to split or force the sale of giant technology companies that threaten smaller rivals and their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Industry Trade Group Warns 5G Delays Will Hurt Competition, Profits
September 18, 2020

The chairman of a European industry trade group has warned the uneven rollout of 5G wireless technology could hurt companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....