Why Musk's 'X' will struggle to become a Chinese-style super-app
Elon Musk is rebranding his Twitter platform as "X" and wants to create a super-app where users will do all their finances as well as their socializing.
Jul 26, 2023
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How to claim your share of Google's $23 million privacy settlement
Google users can now apply for their share of a $23 million privacy lawsuit settlement.
Jul 6, 2023
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EU moves closer to launching digital euro
The EU on Wednesday took its first significant step towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has been questioned by politicians and banks.
Jun 28, 2023
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How cashless societies can boost financial inclusion—with the right safeguards
Cashless societies, where transactions are entirely digital, are gaining traction in many parts of the world, particularly after a pandemic-era boom in demand for online banking.
Jun 8, 2023
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The problem with cashless payments
Citizens living in the euro area make an average of 13 payments per week of all types. They circulate through a range of channels and by way of different media, including cash, payment cards, and online.
Apr 14, 2023
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Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know
Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model—including no option to pay with a credit card. The company will roll out the product to some consumers this spring, and will begin ...
Mar 28, 2023
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China's experience with mobile payments highlights the pros and cons of a cashless society
An increasing number of people are using mobile devices—their smartphone, a smartwatch or tablet—to pay for goods and services. Mobile devices allow people to complete transactions without using cash or a traditional ...
Mar 14, 2023
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German antitrust watchdog opens probe into PayPal
Germany's antitrust watchdog said Monday it had launched an investigation into PayPal to examine whether the US online payment giant was using its dominance to restrict competition.
Jan 23, 2023
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Is the digital dollar coming soon?
The United States is considering issuing a digital dollar, which would be backed by the nation's central bank and could help reinforce the U.S. role as a leader in the world financial system. Several financial institutions, ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Amazon to allow US customers to pay with Venmo
Amazon is rolling out a feature that allows shoppers to pay for items using their Venmo accounts.
Oct 25, 2022
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