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UK Retailers Lead US Counterparts in Adopting In-Store Payments Innovations
Retail
UK Retailers Lead US Counterparts in Adopting In-Store Payments Innovations
February 16, 2023

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Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
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Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
February 15, 2023

Aspire has raised $100 million in a Series C round to grow its all-in-one finance operating system for businesses. 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...

Spending App Wedge Debuts Visa-Powered Debit Card
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Spending App Wedge Debuts Visa-Powered Debit Card
February 15, 2023

Spending platform Wedge and Visa have launched a debit card tied to the Wedge app. 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,...

Norway’s Vipps Seeks EU Antitrust Help Against Apple
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Norway’s Vipps Seeks EU Antitrust Help Against Apple
February 15, 2023

Norwegian FinTech Vipps is seeking the European Union’s help in an antitrust battle against Apple. 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,...

Limepay Rebrands as April and Sharpens Focus on Embedded Finance
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Limepay Rebrands as April and Sharpens Focus on Embedded Finance
February 15, 2023

Limepay has rebranded as April and will focus on embedded finance. 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...

Consumers’ Call for Convenience Could Spark Self-Service Checkout Expansion
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Consumers’ Call for Convenience Could Spark Self-Service Checkout Expansion
February 15, 2023

Non-grocer retailers can seize a renewed opportunity to satisfy customer demand by exploring self-checkout as new tech options come to market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Amazon Adds Martha Stewart Brand Store Amid Duel With Walmart
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Amazon Adds Martha Stewart Brand Store Amid Duel With Walmart
February 15, 2023

Amazon and Martha Stewart have launched a dedicated brand store dubbed “The World of Martha.” 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,...

Regulators Clear Stablecoin Path for Reluctant Banks 
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Regulators Clear Stablecoin Path for Reluctant Banks 
February 15, 2023

The regulators’ crackdown may chill private firms’ clamor to mint and issue stablecoins. 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....

Transferz Raises $7M to Streamline Pre-Booked Ground Transportation
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Transferz Raises $7M to Streamline Pre-Booked Ground Transportation
February 15, 2023

Transferz has raised 6.5 million euros (about $7 million) to expand its B2B mobility platform for pre-booked ground transportation. 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...