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Tether Stablecoins Face Renewed Scrutiny Post-FTX
Tether Stablecoins Face Renewed Scrutiny Post-FTX
December 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether, an asset-backed cryptocurrency stablecoin, has been lending its coins to customers. That’s according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) today (Dec. 1)....

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Thales Intros Voice Payment Card for Visually Impaired 
Thales Intros Voice Payment Card for Visually Impaired 
December 01, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Thales has introduced a Voice Payment Card for the visually impaired. First revealed in September, the assistive technology has now been certified by Visa and Mastercard,...

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Senate Agriculture Committee To Grill U.S. Financial Regulator Over FTX
Senate Agriculture Committee To Grill U.S. Financial Regulator Over FTX
December 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The first congressional inquiry into what went wrong at FTX is happening today (Dec. 1). In what is sure to be just one of many such hearings investigating the...

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Brazil Lawmakers OK Crypto as Payment Method
Brazil Lawmakers OK Crypto as Payment Method
November 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers in Brazil have approved a bill making cryptocurrency a legal payment method. This week, the country’s legislative body voted on a regulatory framework that...

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FTX Collapse Has Historical Parallels; Will We Learn From Them?
FTX Collapse Has Historical Parallels; Will We Learn From Them?
November 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As details emerge surrounding the collapse of crypto trading firm FTX, investors should believe them. In much the same way as Shakespeare’s famous adage states...

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FinTech Revolut Eyes Japanese Expansion
FinTech Revolut Eyes Japanese Expansion
November 29, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

British FinTech startup Revolut is looking at Asia to continue its rapid growth.  Revolut has 25 million customers — primarily in Europe — and aims to...

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42% Of Consumers Say They’ll Try Digital Wallets 
42% Of Consumers Say They’ll Try Digital Wallets 
November 29, 2022  |  Data

Move over BNPL; after an arduous slog, the digital wallet is finally making major inroads with consumers. In the study New Payments Options: Why Consumers Are...

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India to Test Retail Version of Digital Rupee
India to Test Retail Version of Digital Rupee
November 29, 2022  |  CBDC

India’s central bank will begin testing its proposed digital rupee for retail use this week. “The pilot will test the robustness of the entire process of...

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UK Looks to Hold Onto Global Finance Center Status
UK Looks to Hold Onto Global Finance Center Status
November 29, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

The U.K. will amend its banking rules to help London remain a global finance hub. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 29), London city minister Andrew...

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