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Social Commerce
Pinterest Expands Shopping List Tool To More Countries
June 07, 2021

Pinterest is rolling out its shopping list feature to Australia, Canada, France and Germany, giving users in those countries the ability to shop directly from pins and boards, as well as from search and real-world inspiration using the integrated Lens camera feature.  Get the Full...

Security & Fraud
MoviePass Agrees To Implement Data Security Protocols To Settle FTC Complaint
June 07, 2021

The operators of MoviePass have agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they blocked subscribers from using the service while also not securing users’ personal data, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Lightspeed Buys NuORDER To Link Merchants, Suppliers
June 07, 2021

Lightspeed point-of-sale platform is acquiring B2B eCommerce platform NuORDER and software-as-a-service (SaaS) eCommerce company Ecwid in a move to fuse the commerce ecosystem and advance the launch of new businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: FTC Says Bitcoin Boom Draws Fraudsters; Basel Committee Advises Avoiding Crypto
June 07, 2021

A recent bitcoin boom is attracting scammers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lack of regulation and the inherent anonymity have both played a part. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
PayAlly Uses Banking Circle Tech To Boost B2B Cross-Border Payments
June 07, 2021

Integrated payments ecosystem PayAlly will boost its B2B cross-border payment services with a partnership with Banking Circle, a press release said Monday (June 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B Payments: Hospitality Bridges AP Expense Gap; Architect Capital Launches Asset-Based Lending
June 07, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Goldman Sachs teams with Visa on cross-border B2B payments, and Plate IQ explores how the hospitality industry is blurring the line between accounts payable (AP) and expense management. Plus, Architect Capital launches, Fintainium partners with Visa, and Albertsons taps C2FO for...

IPO
India’s Paytm Likely Heading Toward IPO At $3 Billion Valuation
June 07, 2021

India’s most valuable startup, Paytm, is likely moving forward with its planned $3 billion initial public offering (IPO) and sent an offer for sale (OFS) to employees, Bloomberg reported on Monday (June 7), citing a memo it reviewed as well as sources. Get the Full...

Investments
Foreign Investors Pour Millions Into Pakistan’s FinTech Startups
June 07, 2021

Foreign investors are pouring millions of dollars into Pakistan’s FinTech startups as two new funding deals — KTrade and Abhi — notch an infusion of fresh capital totaling $6.6 million, Bloomberg reported on Monday (June 7).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Point of Sale
Worldline, Toshiba Partner On Hybrid Checkout Kiosk
June 07, 2021

European payments and transactional services firm Worldline has announced it will bring Toshiba’s Pro-X Hybrid Kiosk to market, helping retailers optimize the layout of their stores through a more flexible approach to the point of sale and providing a more sophisticated checkout experience. Get the...