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Match Group Drops Restraining Order Against Google
May 20, 2022

Dating apps maker Match Group on Friday (May 20) withdrew its request for a temporary restraining order against Google after the search engine agreed to allow alternative payments and scaled back its push for control of all user data, according to a company press release....

Payments Innovation
This Week in Payments: Developers, Banks, Businesses Pursue Embedded Payments Innovations
May 20, 2022

It was a big week for embedded payments innovations, with a developer in the space achieving unicorn status, banks identifying them as urgent priority in new research and businesses increasingly adopting them as part of their digitization efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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TechREG Weekly US: More Crypto Regulation, Enforcement Is Coming; FedNow Will Allow Delayed Payments to...
May 20, 2022

This week, lawmakers and regulators announced that they are working on new rules and legislation in the crypto space. Federal agencies are also poised to step up their enforcement actions to protect consumers and investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures...

Payments Innovation
The Data Point: 92% of FIs Embrace Embedded Finance to Boost Customer Experience
May 20, 2022

Payments modernization remains the order of the day in 2022 as companies of all sizes decide how to proceed with implementing solutions to reduce friction in B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
VFC’s North Face Leverages Loyalty and Streetwear to Reach Sales Summit
May 20, 2022

At a time when global apparel retailers are getting slammed by COVID-linked challenges from China, the cross-category appeal of outdoor gear-maker North Face has managed to traverse that chasm en route to its best year ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Nuvei Helps Swedish Sportsbook Betsson Launch in US
May 20, 2022

Payments platform Nuvei has joined forces with Swedish gaming company Betsson Group to help it bring its online sportsbook to 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...

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Foot Locker Gains Stronger Foothold in Athletic Retail Market
May 20, 2022

Foot Locker’s stock price was up more than 5% in early trading Friday (May 20) after the company reported its fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ross Stores Not Feeling Benefit of Shoppers’ Bargain Hunting
May 20, 2022

The inflation-fueled quest by shoppers to maximize every dollar clearly hasn’t helped discount fashion retailer Ross Stores, which saw its stock dip almost 25% early Friday (May 20) following a first-quarter earnings report that was filled with unmet goals and revised future expectations. Get the...

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Auto FinTech Caribou Valued at $1.1B After $115M Funding Round
May 20, 2022

Caribou, a FinTech that focuses on automobile installment loan payments, has completed a $115 million Series C funding round, according to a Friday (May 20) press release. The company’s valuation is now $1.1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...