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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: France Wrestles With Crypto-Regulation; Ripple Joins Nonprofit Focused on Creating Digital Pound
October 14, 2021

France is among countries increasingly grappling with the challenges of regulating cryptocurrencies, Euronews reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Delivery
Same-Day Delivery Now Available at Sephora
October 14, 2021

Sephora is expanding same-day delivery of makeup, hair, skincare and other wellness and beauty products at checkout on its website or mobile app for a flat $6.95 fee, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
Microsoft Shutters Chinese Version of LinkedIn
October 14, 2021

The last big U.S. social network in China — Microsoft’s LinkedIn — is shuttering operations in the country over concerns about internet censorship and regulations, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Accounts Receivable Automation Boosts Collections at 71% of Advertising Firms
October 14, 2021

Advertising companies have taken the lead in automating their B2B payments processes. While organizations in many industries began using digital B2B payments in 2020, or shifted to them during the pandemic, advertising companies got a head start. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

IPO
Report: India’s Pine Labs is Weighing IPO
October 14, 2021

The chief executive of Pine Labs, an Indian FinTech firm, says the company may go public in as little as a year because of opportunities in digital payments, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Today In Retail: Walgreens Leans Into Healthcare; Ikea Faces Another Year of Shortages
October 14, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens is launching a new business segment focused on expanding the pharmacy chain’s healthcare offerings, while Ikea executives say they don’t see a quick end to supply chain issues. Also, Grove is opening a new division designed to acquire Amazon...

IPO
Public Listings, Sales Bring Tech Investors, Employees $583B
October 14, 2021

U.S. public listings or sales of technology companies brought $582.5 billion to their investors and employees during the 12-month period that started September 2020, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: eGrocery Businesses Expand Globally
October 14, 2021

New York City is not the only major metropolitan area becoming crowded with micromobility-powered grocery delivery companies promising the fastest order fulfillment. Major Russian technology company Yandex has now launched its 15-minute grocery delivery service in London, according to a Moscow Times report Thursday (Oct....

Retail
Jana Partners Urges Macy’s to Separate eCommerce Business as it Snags Stake in Retailer
October 14, 2021

Jana Partners has taken a stake in Macy’s Inc. and is pushing the retailer to separate its $8 billion eCommerce business from its traditional brick-and-mortar business, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Oct. 14), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...