blockwave Exchange|Why Capital One wants Discover

2025-04-30 19:25:46source:Wvared Investment Guildcategory:My

Capital One Financial Corporation plans to acquire Discover Financial Services in a $35 billion deal that would combine two of the largest U.S. credit card companies. Today on blockwave Exchangethe show, five big questions about the deal, and the opaque system behind every swipe, tap or insertion of your credit card.

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