Today In Payments

Today In Payments: Brazil Central Bank Shuts WhatsApp Payments; Visa’s SMB Hub Launches With PayPal, Freshbooks
Today In Payments: Brazil Central Bank Shuts WhatsApp Payments; Visa’s SMB Hub Launches With PayPal,...
June 24, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Brazil’s central bank suspended WhatsApp’s payment feature, and Visa launched its online resource hub for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Plus,...

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Today In Payments: Wirecard’s Former CEO Markus Braun Arrested; Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020 IPO
Today In Payments: Wirecard’s Former CEO Markus Braun Arrested; Airbnb CEO Sees Potential For 2020...
June 23, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun was arrested Monday night over the firm’s recent accounting fraud scandal, and Airbnb’s CEO is again...

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Today In Payments: Wirecard Says $2.1B Likely Didn’t Exist; Checkout.com Raises $150M On $5B Valuation
Today In Payments: Wirecard Says $2.1B Likely Didn’t Exist; Checkout.com Raises $150M On $5B Valuation
June 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Wirecard says the missing $2.1 billion from its Philippines accounts probably never existed, and checkout.com raised $150 million. Plus, U.S. consumers...

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Today In Payments: Proposal Would Allow SMBs To Get Another PPP Loan; Alibaba, JD.com Net $136B In Annual Shopping Event
Today In Payments: Proposal Would Allow SMBs To Get Another PPP Loan; Alibaba, JD.com Net...
June 19, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Congress is considering passing another round of PPP loans for certain small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and Alibaba and JD.com recorded...

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Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe Fees
Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe...
June 18, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. casinos are moving toward cashless gambling, and Visa and Mastercard lost their bid to assess fees on retailers in the...

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Today In Payments: Jobless Americans Can’t Afford Doctor Visits; Powell Says US Faces Long-Term Economic Damage
Today In Payments: Jobless Americans Can’t Afford Doctor Visits; Powell Says US Faces Long-Term Economic...
June 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, many jobless Americans can’t afford to seek medical care, and the Fed’s Jerome Powell said the economy is far from a...

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Today In Payments: Walmart Acquires CareZone; Ride-Hailing Firm Grab Cuts Staff
Today In Payments: Walmart Acquires CareZone; Ride-Hailing Firm Grab Cuts Staff
June 16, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Walmart acquired health services tech startup CareZone for $200 million, and Grab will lay off more than 300 employees. Plus, WhatsApp...

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Today In Payments: ByteDance Bids For Singapore Banking License; AmEx Cleared To Process Transactions In China
Today In Payments: ByteDance Bids For Singapore Banking License; AmEx Cleared To Process Transactions In...
June 15, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, ByteDance joins the race for one of Singapore’s five digital banking licenses, and American Express has received initial approval to process...

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Today In Payments: FBI Issues Warning To Bank Mobile App Users; New Funding To Make DoorDash A $15B Company
Today In Payments: FBI Issues Warning To Bank Mobile App Users; New Funding To Make...
June 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the FBI warns users to beware of cyberattacks, and DoorDash is expected to receive new funding that will value the company...

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