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Regulation
US Senator Revamps Bill To Include New Agency To Enforce Data Privacy Laws
June 17, 2021

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to beef up privacy regulation and has rolled out a new version of her Data Protection Act, Vox reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Sontiq Brings Identity Protection To Zions Bancorp’s SMB Clients
June 17, 2021

Sontiq, which works to make its clients less susceptible to the effects of identity theft and cybercrimes, has teamed with Zions Bancorporation for a referral collaboration, according to a Thursday (June 17) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Bora Eases Card Payments In AP For Western Alliance Clients
June 17, 2021

Bora Payment Systems, which works in business-to-business (B2B) payments, is providing a new tool that will let Western Alliance Bank’s Visa Commercial Card clients make vendor payments in an effective manner, according to an announcement on Wednesday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete the...

International
Today In Payments Around The World: UK Gets 100th Tech Unicorn; Investment Heats Up In...
June 17, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, the technology industry in the United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone, while global investment is heating up in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Plus, Societe Generale has chosen Temenos to modernize corporate banking in Asia...

Retail
Branded NYC Tattoo Shop Pop-Up Generates Excitement For Plant-Based Eating
June 17, 2021

With the nationwide decline in COVID-19 cases and increase in the number of people who are fully vaccinated, in-person branded experiences are making a comeback. Sampling is back, and so are in-person pop-up activations that bring people together to create a sense of fun. For...

Investments
Blockchain Intelligence Firm TRM Labs Raises $14 Million As Digital Currency Adoption Grows
June 17, 2021

Bessemer Venture Partners, PayPal Ventures and others have invested in a $14 million Series A funding round for blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, according to a Thursday (June 17) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Unit Raises $51 Million To Expand FinServ Products, Integrations
June 17, 2021

Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform Unit has raised $51 million in a Series B funding round, the company said in a Thursday (June 17) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

News
Today In Payments: Wise Plans Direct Listing On LSE; Ant Could Go Public By Year-End
June 17, 2021

In today’s top news, Wise plans to go public in London via direct listing, and Ant Group could go public at a slashed valuation. Plus, Tripadvisor has launched a new subscription services just as travel makes its rebound. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Security & Fraud
Thieves In Brazil Steal iPhones Just To Access Banking Info
June 17, 2021

If someone swipes your phone in Sao Paulo, you might soon find yourself with much bigger things to worry about than buying a new mobile device. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...