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Society & Lifestyle

Reddit to Charge for Access to Its API

Following Twitter, which decided to restrict third-party access to its data, Reddit on Tuesday, April 18, announced the launch of the practice of charging for the use of the API.

Science & Technology

Microsoft Develops AI Chip

Microsoft is developing a new artificial intelligence chip under the internal code name Athena.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Federal Reserve Governor Says CBDC Risks Likely Greater Than Benefits

The head of the Federal Reserve System, Michel W. Bowman, said that the advantages of the central bank’s digital currency (CBDC) are more likely to exceed the risks associated with its use.

Science & Technology

Meta Horizon Worlds Adds Controls as It Lowers Age Requirement

Meta has announced a relaxation of age requirements, compliance with which allows users to access the virtual reality (VR) platform.

Blockchain & Crypto

Striga Launches APIs for Crypto Cards Programme

Estonian crypto infrastructure provider, Striga, has launched a set of APIs to help crypto companies generate branded bank cards

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Customizes Solutions for Female Entrepreneurs

Mastercard has introduced a suite of services dedicated to the financial needs of female business owners across the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean

Science & Technology

Nine More US States Join Lawsuit Against Google

Nine more states have joined the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Alphabet (GOOGL.O) Google.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Network International in Talks Over £2 Billion Bid

Network International, which is based in Dubai, is currently in talks with a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners to buy the company for 2 billion pounds.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Yonder Secures £62.5 Million in Series A Funding

Startup Yonder, which specializes in issuing Rewards credit cards, has secured equity of 12.5 million pounds and a credit line of 50 million pounds to expand operations.

Finance & Economics

UK Regulators Deliver Roadmap for Future of Open Banking

In the UK, local financial regulators have unveiled plans for the future development of open banking.

Finance & Economics

Bank of England Says Stablecoin Use Need Limits

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, John Cunliffe, admitted that, with a high degree of probability, regulators will be forced to introduce restrictive measures regarding the possibility of using stablecoins to perform payment financial operations.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Lloyds Bank Launches PayMe for Instant B2B Payouts

Lloyds Bank has announced the launch of a new service through which businesses can make one-time payments in cases where there is no information about the details of the recipient.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Apple Introduces Apple Card Savings Account

With the new offering, American users can set up and manage a savings account directly from Apple Card in their dedicated Wallet

Finance & Economics

First Islamic Bank Goes Live on UAE KYC Blockchain Platform

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has gone live on the UAE national blockchain ecosystem for the exchange of verified KYC data

Fintech & Ecommerce

Worldline and SignCatch Launch Merchant Digitization Program in India

The media reported that Worldline and SignCatch have established a partnership relationship.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Zoom to Acquire Workvivo

Zoom acquires Workvivo in order to further expand its platform for interaction in a digital-focused workplace.