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Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Layer 1 blockchain Elrond Network was granted approval to acquire Romanian payments firm Twispay for undisclosed terms, a tie-up that brings an electronic money (eMoney)...

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Barcelona’s Yaba Nets $83M in Funding Round
Barcelona’s Yaba Nets $83M in Funding Round
March 10, 2022  |  Investments

Yaba, a Barcelona-based aggregator for digital brands that sell on Amazon, has raised 75 million euros (about $83 million) in a funding round, EU-Startups.com reported...

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ECB Ends Bond-Buying Program Early, Prepares for Interest Hikes
ECB Ends Bond-Buying Program Early, Prepares for Interest Hikes
March 10, 2022  |  Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is ending its bond-buying program earlier than anticipated as it prepares for a possible interest rate increase later in the...

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UK’s Payment Strategy Focuses on Fraud Detection, Instant Payments
UK’s Payment Strategy Focuses on Fraud Detection, Instant Payments
March 10, 2022  |  International

The United Kingdom continues developing its New Payment Architecture (NPA), which will allow financial institutions (FIs), payment providers and other players to access a new...

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Visa, MLG Collaborate on Contactless Transit in North Africa
Visa, MLG Collaborate on Contactless Transit in North Africa
March 10, 2022  |  Transportation

Visa is working with Abu Dhabi-based FinTech Multi Level Group (MLG) on a project designed to promote contactless digital solutions in North Africa. According to...

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Technology Plugs the Financing Gap, Democratizes Healthcare Access in Emerging Markets
Technology Plugs the Financing Gap, Democratizes Healthcare Access in Emerging Markets
March 10, 2022  |  Healthcare

The global healthcare sector has boomed in the last two years as pandemic-induced lockdowns triggered a rise in the use of technology and innovation in...

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Africa FinTech Sector Continues Upward Trend, Payment Firms Continue to Dominate
Africa FinTech Sector Continues Upward Trend, Payment Firms Continue to Dominate
March 10, 2022  |  International

After a difficult 2020 during which global investment plummeted due to the pandemic, 2021 emerged as a very successful year for both public and private...

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Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Airbnb, Utah Jazz Foundation Team to Provide Housing for Ukrainian Refugees
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Airbnb, Utah Jazz Foundation Team to Provide Housing for...
March 09, 2022  |  International

The Utah Jazz Foundation is partnering with Airbnb.org, a nonprofit that provides temporary stays for people in crisis, to  provide housing to refugees fleeing Ukraine,...

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Amazon Likely to Win MGM Acquisition Case in EU, Report Says
Amazon Likely to Win MGM Acquisition Case in EU, Report Says
March 09, 2022  |  Amazon Entertainment

Amazon is likely to claim victory in a European Union antitrust court regarding its case to buy movie studio MGM for $8.5 billion, Reuters reported...

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