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Partnerships / Acquisitions
MoneyLion to Buy Even Financial in Deal Worth up to $440M
December 16, 2021

Digital finance platform MoneyLion Inc. will acquire B2B FinTech Even Financial Inc. as part of a deal worth $360 million to $440 million, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cross-border Payments
SurePay, SEPAmail.eu and StreamMind Target Cross-Border Payments Fraud 
December 16, 2021

SurePay, SEPAMail.eu and StreamMind on Thursday (Dec. 16) launched a cross-border solution for IBAN check/confirmation of payees, allowing companies and banks to confirm account information matches the intended beneficiary on cross-border payments between France and the Netherlands.   Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Paytm Broadens Services to Include Auto, Furniture Rentals
December 16, 2021

Recognizing that rent payments can take on various forms, Indian digital payments startup Paytm has broadened its rent payment services to encompass new categories such as auto and furniture rentals, wedding venues, catering and décor, in addition to guesthouse rentals, the company announced in a...

Investments
AI eCommerce Tech Firm Rokt Raises $325M at $1.95B Valuation
December 16, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) eCommerce technology platform Rokt closed a $325 million Series E funding round at a $1.95 billion valuation, with funding led by Tiger Global and participation by Wellington Management, Whale Rock Capital Management, Pavilion Capital and existing shareholder Square Peg. Get the Full...

Biometrics
CLEAR’s Expanding Points of Access May Point to Clearer Path for Digital IDs  
December 16, 2021

In the bid to build closed-loop systems, there’s a bit of a catch-22: Both sides have to agree to interact, and both sides — the provider and the consumer — must have critical mass. Otherwise, no one joins up. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Regulation
Australia’s Financial Regulators Endorse Treasurer’s Plan for Crypto, Payment Reform
December 16, 2021

The Council of Financial Regulators released on Thursday (Dec. 16) its quarterly statement, where it endorsed the treasurer’s plans for a major reform in the payment system, including potential regulation of crypto-assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Biometrics
Biometrics ID Service for Air Travelers Clear Secure Coming to Retailers
December 16, 2021

Biometrics identification services company Clear Secure — known for its expedited airline screening products — is taking its technology beyond airports and into shopping malls and retailers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Boohoo: Profits Slammed by Returns and Freight Costs
December 16, 2021

U.K. fashion retailer Boohoo on Thursday (Dec. 16) downgraded its profit and sales growth projections for the second time in 2021, saying that supply chain snafus, inflation and higher-than-expected return rates are to blame for the drop, according to a Financial Times report. Get the...

Investments
Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Nets $500M
December 16, 2021

Ola, the Indian-based ride-hailing startup that competes with Uber, has generated a $500 million from investors, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16) report from Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...