Netherlands

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost
How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost
July 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Famed for its vibrant tulips and ubiquitous bicycles, the Netherlands is proving innovation isn’t limited to pedal power. This nation, boasting the world’s largest flower...

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Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL
Billink Raises $32 Million as Consumers Increasingly Expect BNPL
January 18, 2024  |  Investments

Buy now, pay later provider Billink aims to enter new markets after raising $32 million. The Dutch company said in a Thursday (Jan. 18) press...

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Crisp Raises $37 Million to Expand Dutch Grocery Delivery
Crisp Raises $37 Million to Expand Dutch Grocery Delivery
November 16, 2023  |  Investments

Grocery app Crisp has raised $37 million to enhance its seasonal/local food-focused delivery service. The Amsterdam-based company announced the funding in a Thursday (Nov. 16)...

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Report: Dutch Regulator Challenges Apple’s App Store Fees
Report: Dutch Regulator Challenges Apple’s App Store Fees
October 31, 2023  |  Apple

The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has reportedly ruled that Apple’s commission on certain app subscriptions violates the European Union’s antitrust rules. This decision comes after...

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European Neobank N26 Integrates Dutch Payment Service iDEAL
European Neobank N26 Integrates Dutch Payment Service iDEAL
August 25, 2023  |  Digital Payments

European digital bank N26 has integrated the popular local payment service iDEAL into its banking experience in the Netherlands. This move aims to enhance the banking experience for N26 customers in...

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Mondu and Acquired.com Expand B2B BNPL in UK and Europe
Mondu and Acquired.com Expand B2B BNPL in UK and Europe
July 21, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

B2B payments company Mondu has partnered with payments specialists Acquired.com. Through Acquired’s network, Mondu’s suite of B2B payment services will be available to customers across...

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Binance Exits Holland and Faces Money Laundering Probe in France
Binance Exits Holland and Faces Money Laundering Probe in France
June 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly the target of a money laundering probe in France. According to multiple published reports Friday (June 16), including one...

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Adyen Launches Payout Services to Provide Faster Global Payments
Adyen Launches Payout Services to Provide Faster Global Payments
June 01, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Adyen, the financial technology platform that powers the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft, has launched its Payout Services. This offering allows Adyen...

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Peru and Pakistan Expect Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2027
Peru and Pakistan Expect Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2027
June 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Each country implementing real-time payment methods has to balance various factors, including its banked population, the current favored payment schemes of the populace and penetration...

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