Numerous Russian banks have said they plan to begin issuing cards using the Chinese UnionPay card operator system, combined with the Mir network from Russia, Reuters reported Sunday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Digital payment company Block, run by CEO Jack Dorsey, is now being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and several state attorneys general regarding its Cash App service, Bloomberg wrote Friday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The world’s two largest credit card and digital payment processors both announced Saturday (March 5) that they were suspending operations in Russia in response to its unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Data analytics and consumer intelligence firm J.D. Power on Friday (March 4) launched a financial health certification program that recognizes retail banks and credit card issuers “that deliver a high level of satisfaction” through personalized products and services for their customers. Get the Full Story...
Today in B2B payments, Apollo.io raises $110 million for hiring more staff and Sary acquires Egyptian B2B platform Mowarrid to expand into Africa. Plus, no business is too small to start its digitization journey and cross-border B2B payments are becoming increasingly important to annual sales...
Good news came this week for residents of Assiut, Zagazig, Ismailia and Port Said who have been seeking a food delivery service. Talabat Mart, the online company that promises 20-minute deliveries, announced it has expanded to those regions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
In today’s top Europe, Middle East, and Africa news, bitcoin and ethereum investors donated $20 million to Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country; and German aircraft maker Volocopter has raised $170 million in a Series E funding for its electric passenger air...
Australian digital business bank Zeller raised $100 million in a Series B funding round that gave the startup a $1 billion valuation and brought its investment total to more than $181 million since June 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
eCommerce specialist ESW is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the firm in the neighborhood of $4 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
