Visa Inc's Amazon blues will shape the digital cash debate

E-commerce and social media giants could use this cash flowing into their tokens to offer credit to merchants, with repayments deducted on every sale at zero collection cost

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Authorities need to weigh the pros and cons before they wade into the shifting sands of power between banking and tech.

5 min read Last Updated : Nov 23 2021 | 9:41 PM IST

After a long time, the balance of power in the world of money is shifting. Amazon.com Inc’s decision to stop accepting purchases made with Visa Inc’s UK-issued credit cards from

Topics : Visa Inc Amazon digital currency Credit Card

First Published: Nov 23 2021 | 9:41 PM IST

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Visa Inc's Amazon blues will shape the digital cash debate

E-commerce and social media giants could use this cash flowing into their tokens to offer credit to merchants, with repayments deducted on every sale at zero collection cost

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