theUp.co Nets $9.4M to Launch Hospitality ‘Super App,’ Hire Staff
theUp.co Nets $9.4M to Launch Hospitality ‘Super App,’ Hire Staff
January 05, 2022  |  International

London-based hospitality management platform theUp.co has raised $9.4 million (€8.3 million) on its mission to lead innovation in the hospitality sector, EU-Startups reported Tuesday (Jan. 5)....

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Petal Raises $140M Series D Toward Credit Building for the Underserved
Petal Raises $140M Series D Toward Credit Building for the Underserved
January 05, 2022  |  Investments

Credit card company Petal, which was created to help people build credit and spend frugally, has raised $140 million in a Series D round led...

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Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb Poll Shows Demand for Crypto Payments; Bitcoin Price Falters as Fed Debates Shrinking Balances
Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb...
January 05, 2022  |  Bitcoin

FinTech Baanx has received full approval for cryptoassets registration by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to a IBS Intelligence report Wednesday (Jan. 5)....

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No Slowdown in Sight for Surging BNPL as Consumers Want it, Retailers Need It
No Slowdown in Sight for Surging BNPL as Consumers Want it, Retailers Need It
January 05, 2022  |  Retail

Despite a year of unmatched growth, countless news stories and a few blockbuster acquisitions within the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, as the old...

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Paymerang Teams With ECI on Invoice Automation
Paymerang Teams With ECI on Invoice Automation
January 05, 2022  |  B2B Payments

ECI Software Solutions will make use of a partnership with Paymerang to provide a cloud-based invoice automation and payment automation solution for users, the company...

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CES 2022: CTA Expects Consumer Electronics Sales to Crest $505B
CES 2022: CTA Expects Consumer Electronics Sales to Crest $505B
January 05, 2022  |  CES

Despite last-minute cancellations by marquee brands due to omicron, the digital shift presses on with Consumer Electronics Show 2022 (CES) owner the Consumer Technology Association...

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Unifimoney Integrates With Q2 Digital Banking Platform
Unifimoney Integrates With Q2 Digital Banking Platform
January 05, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Digital wealth management platform Unifimoney on Wednesday (Jan. 5) made its debut in the Q2 Innovation Studio by making its trading platform pre-enabled to more...

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Estonia’s Crypto Ban Denial Highlights Regulatory Battle Lines
Estonia’s Crypto Ban Denial Highlights Regulatory Battle Lines
January 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Estonia’s Ministry of Finance announced Sunday (Jan. 2) that it is not banning the private ownership of cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Food Commerce: Walmart, Kroger Expand Grocery Delivery Options
Today in Food Commerce: Walmart, Kroger Expand Grocery Delivery Options
January 05, 2022  |  Delivery

Today in food commerce, Walmart announces a major expansion to its in-fridge delivery program, while restaurant waitstaff gets the robotic treatment. Plus, how QR codes...

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