In today’s top payments news around the world, WeRide has notched a $310 million infusion of capital from investors, while Dingdong has its sights set of a $6 billion valuation when it goes public in the United States. Plus, Amazon Payment Services has launched a...
China’s autonomous vehicle startup WeRide got a $310 million infusion of capital from investors, including the National Investment Fund and Alliance Ventures — the investment arm of Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi (RNM) — adding to WeRide’s Series C funding round, according to a press release. Get the Full...
In today’s top news, Krispy Kreme is eyeing a $4 billion valuation in its initial public offering (IPO), and Facebook will expand its Shops feature to WhatsApp and Facebook Marketplace. Plus, McDonalds is rolling out its loyalty program nationwide in July. Get the Full Story...
NXTsoft, which provides API connectivity for banks and FinTechs, announced on Wednesday (June 23) that it has formed a partnership with the artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform provider Upstart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Electric transportation startup Bird has added shared eBikes to its fleet of vehicles along with the launch of Bird Bike, a shared smart vehicle, the company announced in a Wednesday (June 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Snack food consumption surged during the height of the pandemic — after all, shoving a handful of gummy worms into your mouth may not solve the impending doom, but it sure can distract you for a moment. Now, however, as consumers begin to return to...
U.S. eCommerce sales during Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Day shopping event totaled more than $11 billion, a 6.1 percent increase over last year, CNBC reported, citing data by Adobe Analytics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
A confluence of factors has turned the shipping industry on its head, leaving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) feeling pinched, according to a new report from the Global Trade Review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Jack Ma’s Ant Group is in the midst of discussions with enterprises owned by China that would create a credit-scoring firm while making Ant’s data transparent to the country’s regulators, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (June 23), citing sources. Get the Full Story...
