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Black-Focused Neobank First Boulevard Raises $5 Million
Black-Focused Neobank First Boulevard Raises $5 Million
February 26, 2021  |  Digital Banking

First Boulevard, a neobank focused on the Black community, announced on Friday (Feb. 26) that it has raised $5 million in seed funding. The bank...

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Today In Payments: Uber Buys Alcohol Delivery Startup Drizly; Amazon Q4 Net Sales Top $100 Billion
Today In Payments: Uber Buys Alcohol Delivery Startup Drizly; Amazon Q4 Net Sales Top $100...
February 03, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Uber is acquiring alcohol delivery startup Drizly, and Amazon marked its first $100 billion quarter. Plus, VEON has partnered with Mastercard...

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Visa: Crypto API Program Makes Crypto An Economic Empowerment Tool
Visa: Crypto API Program Makes Crypto An Economic Empowerment Tool
February 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Amid the wild price swings, amid the fits and starts toward mainstream acceptance, might cryptocurrencies be the bridge toward financial inclusion — helping underserved populations...

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