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Show Me The Virtual Money: Brazil And Digital Wallets

Posted by Ana Paula Picasso ⋅ August 18, 2015

Digital wallets: it seems that mature economies are starting the ditch the cold hard cash with Google Wallets and in the most recent months Apple Pay. But, what is happening in emerging economies like Brazil? The digital wallet concept is giving its first steps, however there is definitely a demand for it as Brazil achieved … Continue reading →

Sanctioned: Visa, MasterCard Suspend Servicing Russian Banks in Crimea

Posted by ETFalpha ⋅ December 27, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

MasterCard and Visa have suspended service for Russian banks in Crimea, saying the decision complies with US sanctions. “According to the US sanctions imposed against Crimea on December 19, 2014, Visa currently cannot provide services and offer their products in the Crimea. This means that we can no longer issue or accept bank cards in … Continue reading →