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MercadoLibre: The ‘Amazon Of Latin America’ Spreads Its Wings

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In Latin America, such a company exists in the form of MercadoLibre , a triple-threat regional financial powerhouse based in Argentina. It now operates in 18 countries in Latin America. According to eMarketer, eCommerce made up about 4 percent of the total spent last year in Latin America, due mostly to its cash-heavy economy.

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Capital One To Focus On Digital, Close 37 Locations

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Capital One is going to increase its focus on digitization and close 37 branches around the U.S., Our customers are increasingly engaging with us digitally,” said Capital One spokesman Derek Conrad. Banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan, Zions Bancorp and Huntington Bancshares have all been spending on technology upgrades.

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How The Corporate Card Recharted Its Adoption Course

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At the dawn of 2020, commercial cards made up only a fraction of overall B2B payments volume, even as corporates continued their slow-but-sure payments digitization efforts away from the paper check. But in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the corporate card seemed to unlock more value for businesses large and small.

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Open Banking Adoption, Subscription Features, Wirecard North America Up For Sale Top This Week’s News

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We have deep dives on open banking adoption, subscription features, and news that Wirecard North America Inc. Wirecard North America Business Entity Up For Sale. Wirecard North America Inc., Consumers Sour On Travel Rewards Cards. The cards had perks such as points on airfare and sign-up bonuses. is up for sale.

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The Commercial Card Embraces A Season Of (Major) Change

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In B2B payments, the commercial card has experienced a dramatic spike in adoption this year as organizations accelerated their digital transformations and, unable to physically enter the office, began to rely on electronic payments to conduct their business. Winter Blues. Spring’s SMB Support. Spring began in dramatic fashion.

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Bank Of America Adds $4B To Reserves Even As COVID Boosts Mobile And Digital Users

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Bank of America reported Thursday (July 16) that that the number of customers using the firm’s mobile and digital platforms grew during the second quarter even as the pandemic raged. Bank of America also reported that sales and trading revenue rose 35 percent to $4.4 consumer cards, down from $161.5 consumer cards vs. $93.6

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Bank Of America Bans Crypto Purchases Using Its Credit Cards

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bank is banning customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies using its credit cards, according to Bloomberg reports. Bank of America (BofA) officially announced it “will begin declining credit card transactions with known cryptocurrency exchanges” today through a memo distributed to employees on Thursday (Feb.

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