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Top NFT Trends to Watch in 2024

Since their inception in 2014, Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have captured global attention, leading to record sales and transforming perceptions in sports, music, and art. As we mov...

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Shift4 CEO Deemed the Buyout Offers Insufficient

Last year, Shift4, a leading payment processing and financial technology solutions provider, announced its interest in potential acquisition offers. Jared Isaacman, while disclosi...

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Visa Report Highlights Scams Proliferating in 2024

Visa has published the Biannual Threats Report for Fall 2023. It highlights emerging frauds and scams that threaten the economy on a global scale. The report suggests a significan...

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eCommerce Security for Payment Gateways: Ensuring Safe Transactions

eCommerce is thriving, allowing you to make more money from your online store. However, always stay on top of your payment security to keep your transactions safe from unauthorize...

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Retail Sales Projected to Top $5.23 Trillion in 2024

Despite the loom of recession in 2023, the year turned out to be unexpectedly better for all retailers across the US. In the forecasted recession, which never materialized, consum...

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Visa and MasterCard Reach Agreement to Put a Cap on Swipe Fees in a Settlement

March 26th marked a significant day for the merchants as Visa and MasterCard reached a landmark agreement involving nearly a $30 billion settlement. This settlement aims to signif...

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Nuvei Acquisition: Advent Set to Purchase Fintech Backed by Ryan Reynolds for $6.3 Billion

Advent International has acquired Nuvei to take it private. The Nuvei acquisition news came just two weeks after the announcement Nuvei was forming a team to evaluate advanced buy...

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DOJ Alleges Apple Pay Inhibits Competition

Big corporations like Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Apple were largely able to avoid government oversight for many years, trying to create monopolies in the industries. However, l...

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Blockchain And Crypto Trends For 2024

Cryptocurrencies are virtual currencies that rely on blockchain technologies to secure and track transactions. Several companies' innovative use of blockchain technology has prope...

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