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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Crypto M&A Value Doubles In 2020; Miami Mayor Wants City To Be Crypto...
March 29, 2021

The crypto sector is seeing a boost in the value of mergers and acquisitions, doubling to almost $1.1 billion last year, according to Coindesk. The report says the average deal size went from $19.2 million in 2019 to around $52.7 million in 2020, according to data...

Retail
Digital-Native Food Brands Build Awareness Through Brick-And-Mortar Retail
March 29, 2021

While consumers’ openness to digital-only brands has increased in the last year, with the pandemic posing difficulties for brick-and-mortar retail, it would be wrong to discount the traditional in-store experience. In grocery, for one, PYMNTS research has found that most consumers are still shopping in-store,...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B: BlueVine Talks SMB Lending Vision; Sage Announces Next Takeover Target
March 29, 2021

Today in B2B payments, BlueVine discusses its vision for the intersection of small business credit and banking, while Sage announces its next acquisition target. Plus, Linklogis plans its IPO, NASA launches a small business fund, and Loren Data offers a defense of legacy EDI technology....

B2B Payments
Ingrooves Music Group Debuts Music Royalty Accounting Software
March 29, 2021

Ingrooves Music Group is providing independent musicians and labels with royalty accounting software, Music Business Worldwide reported. 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...

Delivery
DoorDash Combats Commission Caps With New Fees
March 29, 2021

Facing caps on commissions from nearly six dozen localities around the country, DoorDash has begun adding new surcharges to its deliveries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Hybrid C-Store Model Builds Neighborhood Connection with Consumers
March 29, 2021

The delivery space has exploded in the last year, with customers turning to remote, safe-from-home commerce options at unprecedented levels. Major retailers have added new delivery options, while new delivery services have entered the crowded space with their own approaches to eCommerce. For pre-pandemic companies...

News
Today In Payments: Circle Rolls Out NFT Platform; Pilot’s Valuation Surges To $1.2 Billion; Ternary...
March 29, 2021

In today’s top news, Circle has rolled out a NFT program, while Pilot has extended its Series C funding round to take in a total of $100 million. Plus, Ternary has become a part of the Stripe partner platform. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Biometrics
Disney World Tests Facial Recognition At Magic Kingdom
March 29, 2021

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is trialing a facial recognition admission system at its Magic Kingdom theme park, NFCW reported on Monday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Financial Inclusion
PNC Gets Stamp Of Approval For Low-Fee Account Aimed At ‘Underbanked’
March 29, 2021

PNC Bank has gained certification from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund for a second bank account that limits fees. The nonprofit CFE Fund and the Bank On coalition aim to help low- to moderate-income people gain affordable banking services. Get the Full Story Complete...