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Amex and Resy Introduce "Order In, Help Out" Campaign in Support of Independent Restaurants
Continuing its efforts to support small businesses, American Express is now turning its attention specifically to independent restaurants. This week, the card company alongside Resy — a restaurant reservation platform acquired by Amex in 2019 — announced the "Order In, Help Out" campaign, encouraging consumers to help their local eateries. Specifically, the brands have been promoting the hashtag #TakeoutTuesday in the hope that diners will make these visits to independent...
FinTech News
Bitcoin ATM Operator CoinFlip Surpasses One Million Transactions in 2020
Despite the fact that 2020 could hardly be described as a good year for the vast majority of people, it was undoubtedly a strong year for Bitcoin. In fact, even as other volatile stock market happenings have distracted some from cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and other assets have enjoyed continued prosperity so far in 2021. This has not only allowed long-time believers to see their holdings rise but has also provided several...
FinTech News
Clarity Money to Shut Down App This March
In the world of FinTech, being acquired by a larger company or institution can be a blessing as it gives startups greater access to capital and resources they need to continue development. On the other hand, depending on the parent company, such mergers can lead to stagnation or closure. Now, the personal finance platform Clarity Money may be experiencing a bit of the latter scenario as the Goldman Sachs-owned app...
Credit Card News
American Express Announces Temporary Benefits for Delta, Hilton, and Marriott Co-Branded Cards
With the travel industry still not quite ready to take off in earnest, airlines, hotel brands, and others have had to make adjustments in order to appease their most loyal customers. This not only includes those with elite status but also consumers who hold co-branded credit cards for these companies. That's why, this week, American Express made good on its promise to unveil temporary perks for cards from Delta, Hilton,...
FinTech News
Lottery-Inspired Savings Platform Yotta Raises $13.2 Million
It's a well known fact that many Americans have trouble building up their savings. With that in mind, several FinTechs have put their spin on digital banking in a bid to encourage good financial habits. Among the firms fitting this description is Yotta, which offers a savings account with a lottery element, allowing account holders to earn weekly prize tickets as they increase their balance. This concept seems to be...
Small Business News
Survey: 51% of Small Business Owners Likely to Hire Again in 2021
Hard as it may be to believe, the first month of 2021 is now coming to an end — and what an eventful month it was. Not only did the United States swear-in a new commander in chief but a number of Americans also received the highly-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. It also seems that small business owners may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel as a new survey...
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