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Science & Technology

UK Touts £21 Million Fund to Extend AI Deeper Into National Health Service

The UK government has announced the allocation of funding in the amount of 21 million pounds to National Health Service (NHS) trusts.

Blockchain & Crypto

Mercado Bitcoin Joins CBDC Project in Brazil

Besides the largest local crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin, the pilot of the digital real CBDC in Brazil also involves Mastercard

Science & Technology

AWS Launches Program to Help Customers Implement Generative AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of a program designed to accelerate the process of implementing artificial intelligence by consumers.

Society & Lifestyle

SEC Fines JPMorgan for $4 Million for Deleting 47 Million Emails

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined JPMorgan Chase $4 million.

Fintech & Ecommerce

TikTok Looks to Challenge Amazon and Shein With New E-Commerce Initiative

TikTok has confirmed the testing of a new shopping section in the Trendy Beat app, in which users can purchase products supplied by the parent company ByteDance.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Apple Restarts Talks for Apple Pay Launch in India

The media reported that over the past few weeks, Apple has been actively discussing with representatives of the Indian authorities about the start of official negotiations on the launch of the Apple Pay payment service in the South Asian market.

Society & Lifestyle

Canada to Require Google and Meta to Pay for News

The Senate of Canada last Thursday, June 22, passed a bill according to which Google and Meta are obliged to provide the media with a fee for news materials distributed on the platforms of these companies.

Blockchain & Crypto

JPMorgan Starts Euro Blockchain Payments for Corporate Clients

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced the expansion of one of the largest projects in the framework of the implementation of digital technologies, including blockchain, in the field of traditional banking.

Society & Lifestyle

Singapore Fines Firms Over Wirecard Payments Scandal

In Singapore, the local financial regulator has decided to impose a penalty in the form of a fine against four companies that are involved in the scandal related to the Wirecard payment firm.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Robinhood to Buy Credit Card Startup

A zero-fee, stainless steel credit card with rewards on every purchase, and an intuitive mobile app experience will enhance Robinhood’s product offering and deepen its relationship with existing customers.

Blockchain & Crypto

IMF Warns Against Crypto Ban, Calls for Better Regulation

“While a few countries have completely banned crypto assets given their risks, this approach may not be effective in the long run,” says the organization.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Alipay and Mastercard Offer Cashless Payments to International Travelers to China

Alipay and Mastercard announced the beginning of cooperation to create a new payment method for foreign tourists visiting China.

Blockchain & Crypto

Project Eden: Transforming Government Bonds with Digitalization

At the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), May 31st, 2023, twelve prominent international and domestic banks witnessed the implementation of Project Eden — a proof-of-concept (PoC) digital government bond issued by the Israeli Ministry of Finance. The initiative showcased the potential of blockchain technology and tokenization in transforming the traditional financial landscape. Let’s take a […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

PayEm Integrates Spend Management and Procurement Platform With American Express

PayEm has announced that it has integrated its global cost management and procurement platform with American Express.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Modulr Expands Embedded Payments Offerings to France and Spain

Modulr has expanded the geography of the application of its offer for instant payments.

Science & Technology

Dropbox Launches AI-Powered Products to Search and Organize Cloud Data

Last Wednesday, June 21, Dropbox announced the launch of new products based on artificial intelligence.