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Telegram Bags ICO
May 03, 2018

After bringing in $1.7 billion from private investors, messaging app Telegram has called off its public initial coin offering (ICO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Baidu’s New Firm Gets $1.9B Investment To Compete In China’s FinTech Market
April 30, 2018

Baidu’s new firm has received $1.9 billion in funding that will enable it to better compete in China’s growing FinTech space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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China’s ‘Little Red Book’ Seeks $200M Investment
April 27, 2018

As it seeks to speed up its eCommerce expansion, China’s Xiaohongshu or “Little Red Book” is seeking new funding. According to people familiar with the matter, Xiaohongshu wants to raise at least $200 million at a valuation of over $2.5 billion, Business of Fashion reported....

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EVO Files To Go Public
April 27, 2018

EVO Payments International announced that it has filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO). 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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BigCommerce Raises $64M Led By Goldman Sachs
April 25, 2018

BigCommerce, the eCommerce platform for retailing brands, announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that it has closed a $64 million round of funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bill Gurley: Silicon Valley Has Warmed To IPOs
April 24, 2018

With tech IPOs on the rise, Benchmark partner Bill Gurley has declared that “it’s cool to go public again.” 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...

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Goldman Sachs Buys Personal Finance App Clarity Money
April 16, 2018

Goldman Sachs Bank USA announced Sunday (April 15) that it has acquired Clarity Money, the personal finance app, for an undisclosed sum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Zuora Closes Debut With $2B Valuation
April 13, 2018

Subscription biller Zuora has seen its value soar after its public debut — pricing its IPO at $14 and closing at $20. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Ripple Invests $25M Worth Of XRP Into Blockchain Capital’s Fund
April 11, 2018

Ripple, the blockchain company, announced news on Wednesday (April 11) that it has invested $25 million of its XRP cryptocurrency in Blockchain Capital’s $150 million fund Blockchain Capital Parallel IV. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...