ClearBank secures Dutch banking licence
ClearBank has secured a Credit Institution Licence from the European Central Bank, marking its expansion into Europe.
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Nexi research: Online spending in Europe grew 12% in 2023, reaching €435.3 billion
Consumer e-commerce spend grew by 12% in 2023 driven by strong growth in travel and service sectors, including entertainment streaming and event tickets.
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Billie integrates BNPL services with Stripe
Berlin-based fintech Billie has integrated with Stripe making it the first B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution available on the platform in Europe.
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Zara taps Bambuser to bring live shopping to Europe and the US
Retail giant Zara is teaming up with video commerce patform, Bambuser to strengthen its live shopping offering in Europe and the US.
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EE opens second Experience store in London
EE is opening its second Experience store in London, following the launch of its flagship Studio last June,
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Visa partners with Wirex to drive Web3 payment adoption
Web3 money app, Wirex has expanded its partnership with Visa in a bid to make digital currency use more seamless.
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Selfridges launches immersive experiences in bid to attract shoppers
Uk department store, Selfridges is transforming its stores into vibrant sports venues, this summer, with the launch of Sportopia
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European Banking Authority expands ‘travel rule’ to tackle money laundering
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded the so-called ‘travel rule’ to help tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Uber to offer boat options in European tourist destinations
The ride-hailing firm is aiming to respond to rising demand for services in tourist hotspots around Europe.
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Snappi obtains universal banking licence from the ECB
Greek neobank, Snappi has received a universal banking licence from the European Central Bank (ECB),
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Rohlik Group raises €160 million to fuel European expansion plans
Rohlik Group, a European food retail technology and online grocery specialist is aiming to expand to at least 10 additional cities by 2030.
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Report: Asia leads global rise in social commerce
Social commerce is booming with Asia firmly leading the way, a new report from DHL eCommerce has revealed.
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Adyen and SumUp partner to accelerate settlements for SMEs
Adyen has teamed up with UK-based fintech SumUp to accelerate settlements for small businesses.
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Albert Heijn unveils Gen AI-based feature ‘Scan & Kook’
Dutch supermarket retailer Albert Heijn has added a new AI-powered feature named Scan & Kook to its mobile app as part of plans to reduce food waste.
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Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – June 14th
Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.
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Mastercard envisions 100% e-commerce tokenization in Europe by 2030
Mastercard has announced its vision for 100% e-commerce tokenization in Europe by the end of the decade.
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Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – June 7th
Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the...
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Carrefour tests new technologies for visually impaired customers
Carrefour Belgium has introduced a new innovative, system designed to help visually impaired customers shop more independently.
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Western Union partners with Plaid to integrate open banking
Western Union has teamed up with open-banking platform Plaid to streamline the process of sending and receiving cross-border payments.
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Zara to bring live shopping shows to Europe and the US
Zara is reportedly planning to take its live shopping shows to the UK, Europe and the US this year, on the back of growing popularity in China, where the format was launched in November.
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