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Crypto Trading Platform MoonPay Seeks $3.4B Valuation
October 12, 2021

MoonPay, which makes tools allowing web and mobile developers to accept cryptocurrency payments, could reach $3.4 billion after its first round of venture capital funding wraps up, according to a Cointelegraph report on Tuesday (Oct. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
London Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic Nets $60M
October 12, 2021

London-based Elliptic, which works in blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency compliance solutions, has generated $60 million in Series C funding, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 12) report from UK Tech News. Led by Evolution Equity Partners, as well as a new contribution from SoftBank Vision Fund...

B2B Payments
43% of US-Based Multinationals Plan to Enable Supplier Payments to Digital Wallets
October 12, 2021

Multinational companies that actively trade with business partners abroad are increasingly taking the initiative to improve outdated legacy cross-border operations, with nearly half reporting that they were in the process of upgrading their capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Brands, Tech Giants See International Opportunity in Streaming Commerce
October 12, 2021

The past year has seen an acceleration of shoppable videos and livestreams as retailers rush to meet home-based consumers — and as brands continue to explore the technology, it’s likely that the trend is here to stay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Social Media Giants Jockey to Attract Brands, Influencers
October 12, 2021

With social commerce expected to top $36 billion this year and at least $45 billion next year, retailers are increasing their interest and investment in social media platforms — and those same platforms are dialing in on their efforts to secure consumers’ dollars. Get the...

Retail
Behold the Appointment Shopper: Efficient Consumers Look to Buy on Their Time
October 12, 2021

Over the past several months, retailers and consumers have been working to identify which pandemic-era habits are likely to stick around — curbside pickup for online orders, probably yes; wearing pajamas all day, most likely no. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Dr. Martens Debuts Immersive Pop-Up at Nordstrom NYC
October 12, 2021

Nordstrom has opened a pop-up partnership with footwear brand Dr. Martens on the New York City store’s revolving Center Stage, allowing customers to shop from a limited-release collection of 30 products through Nov. 7. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Signet Jewelers to Acquire Diamonds Direct
October 12, 2021

Diamond jewelry retailer Signet Jewelers announced Tuesday (Oct. 12) it has agreed to acquire destination jeweler Diamonds Direct USA Inc., which serves primarily luxury-oriented bridal customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Digital Banking
Jack Henry Announces Partnership With Open Banking Firms
October 12, 2021

The payments processing service company Jack Henry & Associates says that three open banking platforms are the first in their industry to integrate into its Banno Digital Platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...