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Retail
Bain Said to Eye Takeover of Boots UK From Walgreens
January 02, 2022

Walgreens Boots Alliance might be looking to sell its Boots pharmacies in the U.K., with private equity firms likely being the recipients, a Saturday (Jan. 1) Forbes report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: S. Korean Presidential Candidate to Accept Campaign Contributions in Crypto; Malaysian Man Accused...
January 02, 2022

Malaysian officials have arrested 28-year-old suspect on charges of allegedly running illicit crypto mining, a Sunday (Jan. 2) report from Micky says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Early-Stage Startups Funding Surge Stokes Concerns Over Valuation, Business Worth
January 02, 2022

The amount of funding going into higher-risk, early-stage startups has been notable the past year, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Investors have been looking at ways to invest in companies — even those that are so new they barely have a product yet....

Investments
Transigo Snags $70M in Funding From Israeli Companies 
January 02, 2022

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform Transigo announced in a Wednesday (Dec. 29) press release that it has ended a $70 million funding round led by Israeli firms E.N. Shoham Business Ltd. and Nawi Brothers that will allow the company to expand its point-of-sale (POS) platform to major B2B...

B2B Payments
Automating Mundane Tasks Frees Finance Teams for Value-Added Projects
December 31, 2021

Frank Colich, chief financial officer at Rescale, has two mantras that he has followed as he’s built accounting and finance teams over the years. One is that he and they should automate as many of their tasks as they can and work themselves out of...

B2B Payments
7 in 10 Microbusinesses Cite Link Between Instant Payouts and Loyalty
December 31, 2021

As businesses have turned to online channels during the pandemic, swift digital disbursements have become increasingly important. Companies, particularly small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), are constantly on the hunt for financial tools that can help them keep their cash flowing.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Ether Might See Big Gains; ETF Investors Not Deterred by Bitcoin Volatility
December 31, 2021

Cryptocurrency investors have said it’s worthwhile to keep an eye on ether, with that coin performing better than the more popular bitcoin, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Dec. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
December 31, 2021

Startup scenes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are buzzing with activity, attracting major venture capital investment this year that has led to the creation of close to 100 ‘unicorns’ — private companies with a valuation of at least $1 billion. Get the...

B2B Payments
Data Payments, Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies
December 30, 2021

During the supply-chain troubles that started with the pandemic, retailers have learned the importance of visibility. Accurate information about production and delivery times can help retailers improve and maintain their relationships with vendors and customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...