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Security & Fraud
Experian Launches Fraud Prevention Tool for Car Dealers
January 31, 2024

Car buying is increasingly moving online, and scammers who target car buyers are following suit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

eCommerce
FedEx’s eCommerce Battle Hinges on ShopRunner and a ‘Critical Mass’ of Retailers
January 31, 2024

More than 80 years ago, Winston Churchill said war would be waged on multiple fronts: the beaches, the fields, the streets and in the air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Metronome Raises $43 Million to Expand Usage-Based Billing Platform
January 31, 2024

Metronome has secured $43 million in a Series B funding round to simplify and streamline usage-based billing for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eCommerce
TikTok and GoTo Combine eCommerce Businesses in Indonesia
January 31, 2024

TikTok and GoTo, the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, announced the formation of a strategic partnership in Indonesia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

B2B Payments
Conferma Pay and ConnexPay Launch Payments Solution for Travel Businesses
January 31, 2024

Conferma Pay and ConnexPay have joined forces to enable travel businesses to issue virtual cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

B2B Payments
Kriya Secures $64 Million Debt Facility to Scale B2B Payments
January 31, 2024

London-based FinTech company Kriya has secured a new 50-million-pound (about $64 million) debt facility to scale its B2B payments volumes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
Volkswagen Opens AI Lab as Carmakers Embrace Artificial Intelligence
January 31, 2024

Volkswagen is reportedly in discussion with technology companies to launch an artificial intelligence partnership. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Regulation
Regulator Closes Paytm’s Bank After ‘Persistent Noncompliances’
January 31, 2024

India’s banking regulator ordered Paytm Payments Bank to stop conducting business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Retail
Walmart, Maybelline Use AR to Foster Shopper Confidence
January 31, 2024

Retailers are embracing augmented reality (AR) to improve consumer experiences, leave a lasting impact, foster greater confidence in the brand, and ultimately encourage purchases. This is critical in the turbulent sea of inflation and shifting consumer sentiments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...