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What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance
What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance
September 03, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digitization over the past decade-plus has transformed the back office with next-generation software solutions. But it’s not just the back office; innovations like digital wallets...

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Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
August 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency sector has long been in search of gateway use cases to accelerate adoption. News broke Friday (Aug. 23) that Wyoming is reportedly developing...

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ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
August 09, 2024  |  Banking

Embedded banking firm ClearBank expanded from the United Kingdom to Europe. The newly established ClearBank Europe N.V. is headquartered in the Netherlands and has a...

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A Global Look at Real-Time Payments Adoption
A Global Look at Real-Time Payments Adoption
August 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The global demand for real-time payments continues along an upward trajectory. Nations on every continent are taking steps to accelerate transactions for both consumers and...

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Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
July 12, 2024  |  Regulation

For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad...

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European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
July 09, 2024  |  Regulation

European Banking Authority Chairman Jose Manuel Campa said the watchdog organization may make reporting requirements for nonbank financial institutions a “next step.” Campa said the...

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Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
July 03, 2024  |  Investments

European venture capital firm Forestay Capital reportedly raised $220 million to invest in startups in the enterprise artificial intelligence and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors. This is...

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Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
July 02, 2024  |  Ridesharing

At a growing number of tourist destinations in Europe, getting an Uber may mean hopping onboard a boat. The ride-hailing firm is rolling out several...

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European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
June 28, 2024  |  Big Tech

The European Commission is taking a closer look at the ties between Microsoft and OpenAI. The regulator is sending a follow-up request for information “to...

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