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BigCommerce Moves Into Germany, Mexico and Spain
January 31, 2022

Open Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) eCommerce platform BigCommerce on Monday (Jan. 31) broadened its reach into Germany, Mexico and Spain, allowing local merchants to grow their direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-business (B2B) platforms around the world, a company announcement said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Tech Firm Founders Debut VC Fund for Africa’s Next Unicorns
January 31, 2022

The founders of companies like Klarna and Skype, among others, are rolling out a new $200 million venture capital fund to find new unicorns in Africa, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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India’s Social Commerce Platform DealShare Hit Unicorn Status; Valued at $1.6B
January 31, 2022

DealShare, the Bengaluru-based social commerce grocery startup, has raised $165 million from investors, a Saturday (Jan. 29) Economic Times report said, valuing the company at over $1.6 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EMEA Daily: WeTransfer Pulls Amsterdam IPO Over Market Volatility; EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter...
January 27, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, WeTransfer, the Netherlands file-sharing company, is pulling the plug for an IPO in Amsterdam due to market volatility; the EU’s privacy overseer has lent its support for additional rules on political advertising. Get the Full...

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WeTransfer Pulls Amsterdam IPO Over Market Volatility
January 27, 2022

Netherlands file-sharing company WeTransfer is pulling the plug for an initial public offering (IPO) in Amsterdam due to market volatility, according to multiple media reports on Thursday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Marqeta Adds Singapore, Philippines, Thailand to Its Global Customer Base
January 27, 2022

Card issuer Marqeta’s payments platform is now certified in 39 countries after it added Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, giving the company a foothold in five countries across Asia-Pacific (APAC), according to a Thursday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Global Payments
From Startups to Institutions: Solving X-Border Challenges in Africa to Facilitate Remittance Flows
January 27, 2022

For most consumers sending money abroad, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are slow and costly. 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....

Europe
EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
January 27, 2022

Like many parts of the world, Europe is trying to strengthen protections for consumer privacy. 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,...

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Vodafone to Prioritize 4G and 5G Rollout by Retiring 3G Network in UK in 2023
January 26, 2022

British technology communications company Vodafone has announced that it will begin the retirement of its legacy 3G network next year as part of the company’s strategy to “improve the 4G and 5G experience for its customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...