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International
EMEA Daily: Nord Security Crosses $1B in Funding; Arf Launches Credit Service for MSBs
April 07, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, NordVPN’s parent company Nord Security has raised $100 million, making it a unicorn. Plus, Swiss payments company Arf launched Arf Credit for money service businesses (MSBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Legal
Dun & Bradstreet Must Make ‘Substantial Changes’ After Deceit, Erroneous Credit Reports
April 07, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday (April 7) ordered Dun & Bradstreet to make “substantial changes” to its processes to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and offer refunds to businesses harmed by its deceptive practices in selling its CreditBuilder products. Get the Full Story...

International
Today in FinTech Ukraine: Amex Matches Donations to Ukraine Relief Efforts; Joompay Offers Ukrainian Refugees...
April 07, 2022

In a press release published Thursday (April 7), American Express announced that U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can put their points towards a donation for Ukrainian relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ Expands to Virginia; Giant Launches Interactive End Caps
April 07, 2022

Amazon is quickly expanding its “Just Walk Out” frictionless checkout system to new parts of the country. 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...

International
Today in FinTech: Bolt Buys Crypto Startup Wyre; Amex, i2c Launch Payments Platform; Adyen to...
April 07, 2022

In today’s FinTech News, Zilch and Experian have teamed up to share reporting of buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit data, while American Express partnered with i2c to launch a new FinTech payments platform. Plus, by the end of 2022, Adyen plans to add Tap...

Regulation
US Senate, House Strip Russia of ‘Most-Favored-Nation’ Trade Status, Ban Russian Oil Imports
April 07, 2022

The U.S. House and Senate on Thursday (April 7) each passed bills that would remove Russia’s most-favored-nation trade status and ban Russian oil imports as additional sanctions for the country’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine that date back to late February, The Wall Street Journal reported...

Investments
PayU Part of Treinta’s Record-Setting Fundraising Effort
April 07, 2022

Online payments solutions provider PayU was part of Latin American small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) super-app Treinta’s $46 million Series A financing round, according to a company press release Thursday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Macy’s: Consumers Could Choose Vacations Over Shopping
April 07, 2022

The mall, or a summer vacation? 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 form, you agree to...

Retail
Today in Retail: Sezzle Canada Adds Walmart, Uber, More; Walmart Increases Driver Pay, Rolls out...
April 07, 2022

Today in retail, Sezzle Canada expands its reach, while Walmart hands out pay raises to drivers. Plus, Wing begins drone delivery of medications and more, Neighbor looks to stay profitable amid growing its staff, and Flipkart is pushing off its initial public offering (IPO) until...