Barclays’ Strategic Shift, Green Dot’s Leadership Change, and Binance’s Historic Investment

In today's episode, we delve into Barclays' £650 million deal to sell a majority stake in its UK merchant acquiring business to Brookfield Asset Management, marking a strategic shift for the bank. We also explore the leadership shake-up at Green Dot Corporation as CEO George Gresham departs amid a strategic review. Plus, we discuss the implications of a groundbreaking $2 billion investment in Binance by Abu Dhabi-based MGX, highlighting a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency industry. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.

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