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Digital Banking
Bunq Hopes to Bring EU Neobanking to the US
April 04, 2023

European neobank Bunq has applied to bring its business to “digital nomads” in the U.S. 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,...

Retail
Paying for Verified Blue Checkmarks Could Hurt Brands and Retailers
April 04, 2023

After acquiring Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, Elon Musk publicized the idea of paying for the coveted blue checkmark, which was met with mixed reactions from the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Apple Cuts Small Number of Jobs Amid Broader Tech Layoffs
April 04, 2023

Apple is reportedly eliminating some retail jobs as it looks to cut costs. 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....

Retail
Solo Brands CEO Leans on In-Store Experience to Drive Customer Loyalty
April 04, 2023

The prevailing trend that has emerged from recent earnings reports is retailers’ emphasis on prioritizing core products, core customers and customer loyalty. Although not entirely new, these three elements underscore another year of “survival of the fittest.” Solo Brands, an outdoor lifestyle-focused company, is embracing...

Investments
Finanzguru Raises $14 Million to Bolster Financial Advice Platform
April 04, 2023

Germany’s Finanzguru is $14 million richer after a new PayPal Ventures-led funding round. 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....

Payments Innovation
How the Last Five Years Will Shape the Next Five Years of Payments Innovation
April 04, 2023

The old maxim says the more things change, the more they stay the same. The payments industry may have disproved that wisdom, at least in part, as world-shaking events keep pushing digital commerce in new directions from which there is no going back, nor a...

Payments Innovation
UK Retailers Reimagine Cashback to Keep Gen Zs Engaged
April 04, 2023

Brands typically struggle to engage two key audiences: affluent consumers who are cash rich, time poor, and Gen Zs, who have a short attention span due to the endless stream of social media content they are exposed to. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
Will FedNow’s July Launch Make Crypto and Stablecoins Redundant?
April 03, 2023

Digital is often a one-way street, and the finance sector appears to be taking it. 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,...

Banking
Community Bank Customers Hit Pause on Mass Deposit Withdrawals
April 03, 2023

The bank runs are still fresh in our collective consciousness. 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 this...