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B2B Payments
Easing Blockchain’s Introduction To The Global Payments Ecosystem
February 24, 2021

As corporates continue to find themselves inspired by surging bitcoin values and a massive crypto haul by Tesla, the digital currency ecosystem is beginning to drum up more interest within the corporate treasury and B2B payments arena. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Corporate Card Technologies Tackle Barriers For End-Users
February 24, 2021

While commercial card adoption is often about driving value for business end users, the technology can also offer a means of overcoming key barriers for customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Embedded Finance Targets The Small Recruiting Business Niche
February 24, 2021

Small businesses, which collectively form the foundation of the U.S. economy, continue to wade through market volatility, many with dwindling chances of survival. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Delivery
eCommerce IT Platform Shippo Raises $45 Million; Now Valued At $495 Million
February 24, 2021

Shippo, the eCommerce IT platform, has raised $45 million in new funding, according to a company blog, now being valued at $495 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Advance America Teams With Western Union For Money Transfer Tools
February 24, 2021

Financial services platform Advance America is partnering with cross-border payment firm Western Union Company to expand its suite of payments solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
B2B Companies Navigate Tricky Cross-Border Marketplaces And Payments  
February 24, 2021

Say the words “online platform,” and most people in the payments and commerce business will instantly rattle off a few marquee names: Amazon. Airbnb. Alibaba. The online marketplace model that brings multiple buyers and sellers together is nothing new. But it’s been gaining steam as...

Security & Fraud
Using Security To Create A More Inclusive Payments Ecosystem
February 24, 2021

For all the customization in the digital-first economy, the actual technology that powers it is pretty much “one size fits all” when it comes to validating consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Best Buy Tests Smaller, Digital-Friendly Store Format
February 23, 2021

Best Buy will be debuting new stores that will feature a smaller overall size as the company focuses more on eCommerce, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
Klarna Seeks Additional $1 Billion In Funding At $31 Billion Valuation
February 23, 2021

Klarna is expected to announce new funding in the coming days that will value the company at $31 billion, Bloomberg reported. The amount is around three times more than what the company was valued at after its last round in September. Get the Full Story...