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U.S. Blocks WeChat Transactions

September 18 2020

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“The American government is banning the use of Chinese app WeChat for the transfer of funds or processing payments within the US. The Department of Commerce says it is prohibiting transactions relating to Tencent-owned WeChat, as well as another Chinese app, TikTock, to “safeguard the national security of the United States.”

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TipMe Brings out Mobile Payments App in Liberia

September 14 2020

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• Liberia
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“Electronic payment service provider TipMe has begun operations in Liberia to provide individuals and businesses with access to useful and affordable financial products and services. It offers a mobile money wallet, online voucher purchases, bill payment services, online international remittances, business services, salary payments and eCommerce platform. TipMe said the app-based service lets customers send […]

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Bermuda Trials Digital Stimulus Token to Distribute Financial Aid to Citizens’ Mobile Phones

September 9 2020

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• Mobile Payments

“Residents and retailers in Bermuda are taking part in a pilot to test the viability of a “digital stimulus token”, which the Bermudan Government hopes to use to distribute financial aid more efficiently and to facilitate the purchase of food and other essential items during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.”

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Cash App’s Surge During Covid-19 Pandemic Fuels Square Stock

September 2 2020

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• Mobile Payments

“Square Inc.’s Cash App looks a lot like a bank—digitally storing and transferring money for users. Investors don’t seem to mind. Square shares have rallied 28% in the past month and are up 166% since the start of the year, while bank stocks have fallen sharply. The run-up is mostly due to the popularity of […]

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Apple Pulls Fortnite From App Store; the Game’s Creator Sues

August 13 2020

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“The disagreement stems from a longstanding App Store rule saying most apps must offer billing through Apple and pay the company 30% of revenue. On Thursday morning, Epic began offering customers a way to directly buy items for Fortnite and circumvent the fees. Hours later, Apple pulled the app.”

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Swapping cash for online payments in Rwanda

August 10 2020

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• Mobile Payments
• Rwanda

“The coronavirus crisis has caused many problems in Africa, but it cannot be denied that it is accelerating the adoption of some technologies on the continent. In Rwanda, motorcycle taxis have long been one of the most popular forms of transport. And due to the pandemic, now drivers are able to get the public to […]

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Gojek Lets DBS PayLah in on the Ride

July 15 2020

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• Mobile Payments
• Singapore

“Customers of ride-sharing operator Gojek can now book and pay for their fares with DBS Bank’s digital payment app PayLah. The move is an extension of a partnership established in 2018, when Gojek began its foray into the Singapore market.  It gives more than 1.7 million users of PayLah the option to book and pay […]

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Creator Cash Launches to Let YouTubers Get Early Payments

July 8 2020

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• Mobile Payments

“Built by ChannelMeter, the Creator Cash app for iOS and Android promises YouTubers early payment access and the tools to think about their content and channels in a revenue driven way.”

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South Africa’s MTN Allows Customers to Pay for Online Shopping Using Mobile Money

June 30 2020

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• Mobile Payments
• South Africa

“South Africa’s MTN is branching into the online shopping space by providing its customers with the option to pay for online purchases using mobile money payment instead of a bank card. The spread of COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of mobile financial services, which are increasingly being recognised as a means to mitigate the use […]

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Samsung Gives Millions of Customers More Control Over Their Money, With the All-New Samsung Pay Card, Powered by Curve

August 19 2020

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• Mobile Payments

“Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has today announced that the new Samsung Pay Card , powered by Curve , and in conjunction with global payments technology company Mastercard, will be available from August 18th [1] . With ONE simple to use digital-first card, Samsung Pay Card gives users complete control over their spending, without the fuss of having to […]