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NEWS HIGHLIGHT
PayPal added crypto features to its app. Users can buy, sell, and transfer several cryptocurrencies. The funds remain protected without any digital key. The mobile version will only support internal transfers and does not require a MetaMask account. Link here
FINTECH NEWS

Walmart eyes payments opportunities. The retailer is investing in payment plays in other countries, too. One of them in India, called PhonePe, is making progress. Link here
Paysend's Store for merchants in the UK. The free, no-code solution enables entrepreneurs in the UK to set up an online store and immediately start selling their products. Link here

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BlackRock launched FinTech ETF to invest in companies disrupting global financial services. Hedge funds have turned bullish about the company and are bulking up on its stock. Link here
Australia leads real-time crypto payments. Crypto.com and DataMesh have unveiled a world-first solution that enables payment terminals to support in-person crypto payments. Link here