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Security & Fraud
Supply Chain Fragmentation Heightens Business Payments Fraud Risk
December 10, 2021

Payment fraud is always evolving. What is considered a fraudulent attack today might not have even been possible 5 or 10 years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
More Central Banks Will Build New Clearing Houses for Real-Time Payments
December 10, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated the growth of real-time payments (RTP), with banks, merchants and consumers seeking ways to send and receive funds domestically as well as across borders quickly and easily. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
EMEA Daily: UK Digital Bank Monzo Snags $500M at $4.5B Valuation; Amazon to Appeal $1.3B...
December 09, 2021

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, U.K. digital bank Monzo has snagged $500 million at a $4.5 billion valuation, and Amazon plans its appeal against a $1.3 billion Italy antitrust case. Plus, Danish unicorn Pleo targets EU expansion after nearly tripling valuation,...

B2B Payments
Headless Commerce Company fabric Launches B2B Commerce Platform
December 09, 2021

Headless commerce platform fabric announced Thursday (Dec. 9) it has launched a business-to-business (B2B) platform for distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers selling to small, mid-market and enterprise-scale businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Europe
The Rising Small Business Spend Management Trend Has Not Been Lost on Investors
December 09, 2021

Business services startup Pleo, which offers expense management tools and smart company cards for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured $200 million in a Series C round at a $4.7 billion valuation, nearly triple its previous value. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Today in Retail: CVS to Expand Healthcare Services; Klarna Launches BNPL Browser Extension
December 09, 2021

In today’s top retail news: CVS told investors that it expects its increased focus on healthcare to be a boon for sales, while RH executives believe the pandemic has permanently changed the way people think about their homes. Also, Klarna has unveiled a new browser...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Paraguay to Look Into Adopting Bitcoin as Tender; Goldman Sachs CEO Indifferent to...
December 09, 2021

Paraguay might be the first country after El Salvador to make bitcoin a legal tender, per a Thursday (Dec. 9) report from The Cryptonomist. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
CVS Health CEO Says Online Marketplaces Spur Thefts
December 09, 2021

CVS Health Chief Executive Karen Lynch said the drugstore chain is trying to help end a trend of smash-and-grab robberies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Israeli Supermarket Machsanei Hashuk Deploys WalkOut Smart Cart
December 09, 2021

Israeli supermarket chain Machsanei Hashuk is rolling out fully autonomous checkout in all 62 of its stores as soon as next month through an agreement with WalkOut, the companies announced Thursday (Dec. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...