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India’s Looming Crypto Ban May Limit Bitcoin to Emerging, Volatile Economies

India’s Looming Crypto Ban May Limit Bitcoin to Emerging, Volatile Economies
India’s Looming Crypto Ban May Limit Bitcoin to Emerging, Volatile Economies
November 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

If we keep going at this rate, there may be stark divisions in crypto-land — between the major world economies that shun cryptocurrencies and the...

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Klarna Introduces Pay Now and Klarna Card in US
Klarna Introduces Pay Now and Klarna Card in US
November 23, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Global retail bank and buy now pay later (BNPL) specialist Klarna is introducing its Pay Now option to its suite of U.S. payment services, along...

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Lydia App Users Can Now Trade Crypto Assets on Bitpanda
Lydia App Users Can Now Trade Crypto Assets on Bitpanda
November 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Vienna-based crypto exchange Bitpanda has joined forces with French mobile financial services platform Lydia to give the app provider’s more than 5 million users access to...

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Credit Card App Provider Ranking Sees Stability in Top Spots, a New Player at No 10
Credit Card App Provider Ranking Sees Stability in Top Spots, a New Player at No 10
November 23, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

With a name like PYMNTS, you know we love credit card apps. We also enjoy watching the horserace as leading contenders in this field compete for...

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Unionpay International Teams up With Payment Services Provider Nets
Unionpay International Teams up With Payment Services Provider Nets
November 23, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Global payment company UnionPay has reached an agreement with European payment services provider Nets that will allow UnionPay to expand its contactless acceptance throughout the...

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81% of Payors Believe Instant Payments Are Essential for Improving Supplier Relationships 
81% of Payors Believe Instant Payments Are Essential for Improving Supplier Relationships 
November 23, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Microbusinesses care deeply about transaction efficiency. Deposits’ timing and ease of access can be crucial to the fiscal viability of these small businesses, as even...

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MercadoLibre Customers in Brazil Getting Crypto Investment Access Through Digital Wallet
MercadoLibre Customers in Brazil Getting Crypto Investment Access Through Digital Wallet
November 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

MercadoLibre Inc. will soon allow MercadoPago customers in Brazil to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies in their digital wallets, according to a Bloomberg report Monday...

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Struggling NYC Bodegas Seek City Funding for Tech, Delivery Apps
Struggling NYC Bodegas Seek City Funding for Tech, Delivery Apps
November 23, 2021  |  Delivery

Quick-commerce grocery delivery services — JOKR, Gorillas and Fridge No More — have become part of the fabric of life in New York City, with...

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Retailers’ Q3 Online Sales Slowdown May Mark End of eCommerce Hypergrowth
Retailers’ Q3 Online Sales Slowdown May Mark End of eCommerce Hypergrowth
November 23, 2021  |  Retail

In retail, brick-and-mortar’s steadily rising drumbeat of foot traffic is eCommerce’s pain, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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