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China Blocks Bing’s Auto-Suggest Function
March 21, 2022

For one week, China users of Bing can’t use the Microsoft Corp.’s search engine auto-suggest function, Reuters reported Monday (March 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Australia Follows EU, UK Steps With Misinformation Bill
March 21, 2022

The Australian government announced on Monday (March 21) that it will introduce new legislation this year to combat harmful disinformation and misinformation online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Helcim Raises $16M in Series A to Expand Payments for Small Businesses
March 21, 2022

Helcim, a Canadian payments company for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has closed on a $16 million Series A funding round, the Calgary company announced Monday (March 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Investments
B2B Finance Platform Ramp Grabs $750M for $8.1B Valuation
March 21, 2022

Finance automation platform Ramp grabbed $750 million in financing to bring its valuation to $8.1 billion, according to a Monday (March 21) company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
B2B Marketplace Ralali Closes First Series D Tranche
March 21, 2022

Indonesian B2B marketplace Ralali has wrapped the first tranche of its Series D funding round, raising an undisclosed amount. 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...

eCommerce
Proactively Addressing eCommerce Delivery Delays Improves Customer Experience
March 21, 2022

If you manage an eCommerce business, do you know if your shipments are on time? Do you know if your shipments are delivered at all? Andrew Chan, chief marketing officer and co-founder of AfterShip, once asked those questions at a conference, and found that no...

B2B Payments
Celsius CFO Says Trust, Controls at Center of Effort to Scale Crypto to New Users
March 21, 2022

The pace at which the cryptocurrency market landscape changes and the tempo at which decisions must be made can create a dynamic environment for a chief financial officer (CFO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Slumping Nike Faces $150 Sneaker Problem and Shift to Secondhand
March 21, 2022

Within the spectrum of problems facing retailers right now, Nike’s predicament of being the most sought-after and recognized brand in the world would seem to be a pretty good one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Consumers Use Credit Cards for Fine Dining, Debit for QSR, PYMNTS Data Suggest
March 21, 2022

When it comes to restaurant spending, consumers are opting to use credit cards when they spring for a premium meal but sticking with debit when it comes to smaller-check purchases, according to PYMNTS data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...