In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the FinTech JUMO raises $120 million to support emerging market entrepreneurs; logistics-based startup ShipBob plans 20 fulfillment centers in Europe; Fiverr launches new solutions for small business management; Egypt’s central bank approves instant payment regulations;...
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken off in 2021 and so have auction houses’ sales of them, with Sotheby’s and Christie’s respectively selling $65 million and $100 million of NFTs this year, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Citi has rolled out a flagship branch at its global headquarters in New York City with new features to customize transactions and offer more specialized service, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
In today’s top retail news, Walmart’s partnership with autonomous trucking company Gatik has achieved daily deliveries without a safety driver, while Amazon is promoting the use of its payment service on other merchants’ websites ahead of the holidays. Also, Lowe’s is adding a new tool...
More businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies, including Bakkt Holdings as of last week, according to a press release. Bakkt said it will allow for the buying, selling and holding of ether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
The uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic weighs especially heavy on treasurers and chief financial officers (CFOs), because they are responsible for ensuring that companies have the liquidity to meet daily obligations and the working capital to respond to business challenges and opportunities. Get the...
In a breakthrough for the President Joe Biden administration’s pursuit of cybercriminals, law enforcement officials seized $6.1 million in ransom payments, and federal prosecutors charged a suspect over a July ransomware attack on American company Kaseya, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release....
Kenya-based Equity Group Holdings announced Monday (Nov. 8) the debut of a 500-billion shilling ($4.5 billion) loan effort aimed at pulling small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) out of the economic doldrums triggered by the pandemic, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Santander Bank has launched a new program that it says will eliminate overdraft fees for nearly a third of its customers who have recently overdrawn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
