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Cross-border Payments
SWIFT Go Signs 100 Banks Since July’s Launch
October 14, 2021

Since launching the offering in July, SWIFT has signed 100 banks to use its SWIFT Go money transfer product. Ten financial institutions have already gone live, the company said in an emailed announcement to PYMNTS on Thursday (Oct. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Report: Payment Choice, Automation Key to Global B2B Advertising Growth
October 14, 2021

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Cross-border Payments
Art Purveyors Expand Their Payment Palettes to Serve Customers Across Borders
October 14, 2021

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B2B Payments
US Rep. Patrick McHenry: Rushed Crypto and Big Tech Regs From Congress ‘Will Be Horrible’
October 14, 2021

Supporters of cryptocurrency believe it to be a secure and efficient modern mode of payment, but regulators are concerned about potential risks to financial stability. If nothing else, Congress’ increased focus on cryptocurrency and Big Tech regulation and enforcement is a clear reflection of how...

B2B Payments
Roambee, Transporeon Partner on Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility
October 13, 2021

Roambee, a sensor-driven supply chain visibility company, has partnered with Transporeon, a digital freight platform, to boost real-time transport visibility, carrier telematics and multimodal shipping visibility and intelligence, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Wellness Platform Mindbody Buys Subscription Service ClassPass
October 13, 2021

Mindbody, a wellness experience technology platform, has agreed to buy ClassPass, a monthly subscription service providing access to a large network of fitness and wellness experiences, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
N26 Close to Getting $800M In Funding Round
October 13, 2021

Germany-based N26 is about to close an $800 funding round after months of speculation, Business Insider reported. The capital infusion will more than double the challenger bank’s previous value of $3.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Best Buy Moves Deeper Into Connected Healthcare With Current Health Acquisition  
October 13, 2021

Making good on predictions that it will keep investing in healthcare, from devices to analytics, Best Buy is acquiring U.K.-based tech firm Current Health, whose platform provides “continuous, passive monitoring of vital signs” via wearables and connected devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: US Tops China as Biggest Source of Bitcoin Mining; China Bitcoin Mining Hits...
October 13, 2021

The U.S. has beaten China as the new top source of bitcoin mining after Beijing banned the practice earlier in the year, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...