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B2B Payments
CoEnterprise Upgrades Let Firms Fix Supply Chain Challenges
May 24, 2021

CoEnterprise, a technology firm that works in the supply chain and business analytics space, upgraded its signature Syncrofy subscription offering. The new functionalities let purchasers and vendors expediently discover and remedy invoice, shipping and order anomalies prior to the time they affect the company, according...

News
Today In Payments: South Korea Seeks Partner For Digital Won; Twitter Teams With Stripe On...
May 24, 2021

In today’s top news, South Korea is looking for a tech partner to test a digital won, and Stripe will power payments for Twitter’s new Ticketed Spaces feature. Plus, companies can now go public on Nasdaq via direct listing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Regulation
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Germany Looks Into Amazon Over Possible ‘Anti-Competitive Practices’; Europe Plans To...
May 24, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny.  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,...

Fintech Investments
Star-Studded Green FinTech Aspiration Eyes Public Offering
May 24, 2021

Los Angeles FinTech startup Aspiration — backed by actors Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom — is weighing the possibility of filing for a public listing, Bloomberg reported on Monday (May 24) citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Tractor Supply, Citi Extend Longtime Credit Card Deal
May 24, 2021

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) and Citi Retail Services have agreed to a multi-year extension of their decades-old credit card relationship, the two companies announced on Monday (May 24). They said in a news release that the deal marks “a continued commitment” to expanding the TSC’s...

Security & Fraud
Hackers Infiltrate Omiai, Japan’s Biggest Dating App
May 24, 2021

Fraudsters hacked Omiai, Japan’s biggest dating app, exposing personal data like drivers’ licenses, insurance cards and passports, Bloomberg reported on Monday (May 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Loyalty & Rewards
Restaurant Rewards: The Four Personas Of Today’s Restaurant Customer
May 24, 2021

As restaurateurs look to rebuild for the post-pandemic future, many are forced to reckon with consumers’ changing needs, desires and concerns. To earn the loyalty of today’s consumers, restaurants must provide an experience that feels safe, provides a sense of connection and offers options for...

Investments
Zeta Closes $250 Million SoftBank Funding At $1.5 Billion Valuation
May 24, 2021

Banking technology platform Zeta has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round backed by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, giving the startup a valuation of $1.45 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Blackstone Takes Stake In ‘Data-Centric’ Furniture e-Tailer Walker Edison
May 24, 2021

Citing the growth in demand for online furniture shopping and the rise of data-centric eCommerce, one of the world’s largest investment firms said on Monday (May 24) that it has taken a minority stake in Utah-based eCommerce platform Walker Edison. Get the Full Story Complete...