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WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. It was first released in 2011, and became one of the world's largest standalone mobile apps in 2018, with over 1 billion monthly active users.

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Top News In Payments: Alipay Says ‘No’ To Crypto, Shopify Rolls Out Experts Marketplace
Top News In Payments: Alipay Says ‘No’ To Crypto, Shopify Rolls Out Experts Marketplace
October 11, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, Alipay says it will ban bitcoin and digital currency-related transactions. Also, Shopify has rolled out a gig marketplace focused...

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Alipay Bans Crypto Transactions
Alipay Bans Crypto Transactions
October 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Alipay revealed that it will be banning any transactions related to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Its announcement came the day after crypto exchange Binance tweeted that...

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Luxury Retail Finds New Avenues As Brick-And-Mortar Fades
Luxury Retail Finds New Avenues As Brick-And-Mortar Fades
September 05, 2019  |  Retail

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Get...

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Top New In Payments: Data Key To Credit Union Member Retention; Mastercard On The Opportunity For ePayables
Top New In Payments: Data Key To Credit Union Member Retention; Mastercard On The Opportunity...
August 27, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, a report shows that credit unions could be more in tune with their customers’ needs, and a senior executive...

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Tencent Puts WeChat Behind The Wheel
Tencent Puts WeChat Behind The Wheel
August 26, 2019  |  Innovation

Chinese tech giant Tencent has said it will release a version of its ultra-popular WeChat app specifically for drivers to use in cars, according to...

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WeChat, Alipay Partner QFPay Notches $20M For Payment Innovation
WeChat, Alipay Partner QFPay Notches $20M For Payment Innovation
August 13, 2019  |  Investments

Digital payments startup QFPay, the largest global partner of WeChat Pay and Alipay, raised $20 million in new funding led by returning investors Sequoia Capital...

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China Testing Radical Plan To Judge Citizens’ Behavior
China Testing Radical Plan To Judge Citizens’ Behavior
July 26, 2019  |  International

China is racing to become the first country to implement a pervasive system of algorithmic surveillance, igniting fears that the government will control its citizens’...

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If Facebook Wants To Be WeChat, Why Did It Launch Libra?
If Facebook Wants To Be WeChat, Why Did It Launch Libra?
July 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Have you overdosed on Libra coverage yet? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Luxury Brands In China Embrace WeChat
Luxury Brands In China Embrace WeChat
June 24, 2019  |  Retail

Luxury brands are increasingly using chat app WeChat in China to reach customers and sell big-ticket items, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the...

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