Bitcoin’s Plummet Is No Matter to MicroStrategy
Bitcoin’s Plummet Is No Matter to MicroStrategy
May 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The recent plummeting value of bitcoin hasn’t changed the approach MicroStrategy is taking toward its holdings, according to media reports on Thursday (May 19). Get...

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B2B Purchasing Solution Vertice Raises $26M for Staffing, Development
B2B Purchasing Solution Vertice Raises $26M for Staffing, Development
May 19, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) purchasing solution Vertice has raised $26 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced Thursday (May 19). Get the Full Story...

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Today in Food Commerce: Uber Announces on-Demand Discount Grocery Delivery; Albertsons Expands Smart Cart Trial
Today in Food Commerce: Uber Announces on-Demand Discount Grocery Delivery; Albertsons Expands Smart Cart Trial
May 19, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Uber partners with Grocery Outlet to offer on-demand and scheduled delivery from dozens of the grocer’s locations, while Albertsons adds smart...

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Marqeta Partners With Evolve Bank & Trust on Expanded Program Management Capabilities
Marqeta Partners With Evolve Bank & Trust on Expanded Program Management Capabilities
May 19, 2022  |  Partnerships

Global card issuing platform Marqeta on Thursday (May 19) partnered with technology-focused bank Evolve Bank & Trust in a move that improves the company’s Banking-as-a-Service...

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Autochek Adds KIFAL Auto to Expand Into North Africa
Autochek Adds KIFAL Auto to Expand Into North Africa
May 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Nigeria-based auto loan services platform Autochek Africa acquired Moroccan automotive technology startup KIFAL Auto as part of a plan to expand into North Africa, according...

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UK FCA Will Fight Fraud by Canceling Permissions in 28 Days
UK FCA Will Fight Fraud by Canceling Permissions in 28 Days
May 19, 2022  |  Regulation

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Thursday (May 19) that it will use new powers to more swiftly cancel or change what regulated...

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Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets
Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets
May 19, 2022  |  IPO

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Klarna Eyes Fresh Capital at Reduced Valuation
Klarna Eyes Fresh Capital at Reduced Valuation
May 19, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna is eyeing a new fundraise that could put the Swedish FinTech’s valuation close to an estimated one-third below...

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Three-Quarters of Utilities Plan Further Investment to Boost Digital Payments
Three-Quarters of Utilities Plan Further Investment to Boost Digital Payments
May 19, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Nearly 3 out of 4 utility companies are investing or plan to invest in payments digitization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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