Greece Debt Crisis news and trends

Western Union Gets Greek Payments Moving
International // July 27, 2015

Western Union is jump-starting the activation of international remittances into the country. The global payment service provider is continuing its efforts to expand in-bound payout locations within the country by activating international and domestic money transfers.

Bitcoin – “It’s Like Punk Rock”
Bitcoin // July 10, 2015

Up until recently, if you typed “Greece” and “bitcoin” into Google, you would not get much in return. It’s amazing what a Greek debt crisis will do for search results. Last week, PYMNTS’ Bitcoin Tracker explored how the crisis had given bitcoin a boost — as prices...

Western Union Reactivates Service In Greece
Cool // July 07, 2015

Banks in Greece remain closed for the second week in a row — a measure that could extend into early next week — but Western Union is back in business. But with restrictions. Western Union announced today (July 7) that it has reactivated its Direct to Bank service...

Greece Banks Shuttered Another Week
News // July 07, 2015

After Greece rejected the bailout plan offered by EU creditors, Greek banks have decided to keep their doors shut until Friday, or even Monday next week. The extreme measures come as the government ordered banks to enforce capital control when the European Central Bank (ECB)...

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Greece’s Finance Markets Open Again

August 03, 2015
The world of finance in Greece is getting closer to making its way back to normalcy. Well, as normal as it can be after being tangled into the debt crisis. Today (Aug. 3) marks a big day for Greece as its financial markets open back up again after being shut down for the past five […]

Western Union Gets Greek Payments Moving

July 27, 2015
Western Union is jump-starting the activation of international remittances into the country. The global payment service provider is continuing its efforts to expand in-bound payout locations within the country by...