Those interested in streamlining business-to-business (B2B) transactions see decentralized finance (DeFi) as a way to simplify payment flows, but they’re also concerned about confidentiality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Like other emerging markets, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has one of the largest underbanked populations in the world, with more than 90% of the population transacting solely in cash and without access to credit or formal savings accounts. Get the Full Story...
Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC) announced Wednesday (April 13) that it has raised $50 million for its newest fund, helping it continue its strategy of making seed-stage investments in B2B software ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Nexo launches a cryptocurrency Mastercard, while Umba closes a $15 million Series A fundraising round. Plus, French B2B payments firm Libeo launches in the U.K., crypto wallet startup Dfns raises $13.5 million, and Microsoft Corp....
With more than 4 million Ukrainians displaced by the war, humanitarian aid is urgently needed. 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,...
São Paulo, Brazil-based FinTech Stark Bank received $45 million in a Series B round with support from Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, Bloomberg reported Monday (April 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Today in B2B payments, SaaSOptics and Chargify become Maxio after a merger, while TreviPay now offers embedded payments through Choice Hotels. Plus, French B2B payments firm Libeo enters the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Banking giant Santander Bank, N.A. on Wednesday (April 13) launched Santander eLockBox, an electronic lockbox that consolidates businesses’ incoming digital payments and simplifies electronic receivables management, according to the company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
B2B buyers that have taken to online commerce now have higher expectations for their customer service and the terms they receive from their vendors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
