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Mobile Payments
Mollie Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone Availability in Europe
January 28, 2025

Mollie has expanded its Tap to Pay on iPhone capability to merchants in three more European countries: Austria, Italy and the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

eCommerce
Recurring Payments Feature to Draw $30 Billion in Payments to Brazil’s Pix
January 28, 2025

The soon-to-be-released recurring payments feature of Brazil’s payment system, Pix, is reportedly expected to draw $30 billion in eCommerce payments alone to Pix in two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
Bank of America: New Use Cases Take Unattended Payments Into the Future
January 28, 2025

Making things easier rarely goes out of style. Just take, for example, unattended payments. 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...

Banking
Fifth Third Bank Brings Back Early Tax Refund Service for Customers
January 27, 2025

Fifth Third Bank is giving taxpayers a financial head start, offering its customers the ability to access their tax refunds up to five days earlier than standard IRS processing times at no extra cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
Reid Hoffman-Backed Manas AI Raises $24.6 Million for Cancer Drug Development
January 27, 2025

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee raised $24.6 million in a seed round to launch an artificial intelligence startup focused on drug development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Starbucks Outlaws Lounging Without Buying as Sales Slip
January 27, 2025

The days of hanging out at Starbucks without purchasing anything are apparently over. 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 Today. By completing...

Retail
What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot
January 27, 2025

Remember the days when brands could only dream of reaching customers beyond their local storefronts? That limitation now feels as outdated as a landline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
Ex-FTC Chair: Private Equity Is Hurting US Health System
January 26, 2025

The former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said private equity firms warrant closer White House attention. 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...

IPO
Analysts Urge Caution With IPO Investors ‘Scrutinizing Deals Carefully’
January 26, 2025

The past few weeks have seen hopeful reports about an IPO resurgence. 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 Today. By...