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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: GoldConnect To Take Crypto Payments Through BitPay; Bakkt Debuts P2P Capabilities
June 15, 2021

Telecommunications provider GoldConnect, which works in the Latin America and Caribbean regions, will now be accepting cryptocurrency payments, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Mexican FinTech Credijusto Buys Bank To Serve X-Border SMBs
June 15, 2021

Mexican financial technology firm Credijusto has purchased Banco Finterra, a bank that is geared toward financial offerings for small companies and the agriculture industry, according to a Tuesday (June 15) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Brightflag, Bill.Com Integrate To Let Legal, AP Departments Collaborate
June 15, 2021

Brightflag, which provides software that helps companies manage their legal spending and legal matters, has rolled out a connection for its users to link up with Bill.com, according to a Tuesday (June 15) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
B2B Payments Today: Stoke Talks Timely Freelancer Payments; Amex Wields Kabbage for SMB Banking
June 15, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Stoke discusses timely freelancer payments, and American Express plans the launch of the Kabbage small business checking solution. Plus, Keysight discusses technology’s selective approach to B2B eCommerce, B4B collaborates with Banking Circle and Jumbotail raises funding for its B2B marketplace. Get...

Retail
Today In Retail: Walgreens To Provide Items On Uber Eats For Delivery; CVS Pharmacy Upgrades...
June 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens has grown its relationship with Uber, while CVS Pharmacy has updated its ExtraCare rewards loyalty program. Plus, the Commerce Department reported that May retail sales slid by 1.3 percent from April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

eCommerce
Brij Debuts QR Code One-Touch Product Registration
June 15, 2021

Brij, which works to connect physical products to digital experiences, has launched as of Tuesday (June 15) in order to power one-touch product registration and reorder, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
Today In Payments Around The World: EBANX Lands $430 Million Investment; Klarna Launches Tool For...
June 15, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, EBANX has notched a $430 million investment from Advent International, while Klarna is rolling out a new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS). Plus, Hims & Hers will buy United Kingdom-based Honest Health. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Delivery
FedEx/Nuro Tie-Up Shows The Last Mile Belongs To Robots And Autonomous Vehicles
June 15, 2021

In journeying the last mile, and getting goods where they need to go on the last stretch of transportation — to Point B, as in “points A to B” — the nod is increasingly toward the robots, or toward automation in general. Recent announcements underscore...

Retail
Uber Eats’ Walgreens Partnership Signals Ambitions Beyond Eats
June 15, 2021

When it comes to same-day delivery, Walgreens cannot be tied down. The pharmacy is available to be ordered right to customer’s doorsteps through its own desktop site and mobile app and through DoorDash, Postmates and Instacart. Now, the Illinois-based retailer is adding Uber Eats to...