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Investments
Loadsmart Lands $90M From BlackRock, Maersk, For Digital Shipping Platform
November 20, 2020

Investors just delivered another $90 million into the coffers of Loadsmart, a digital freight startup, the company announced Friday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Invests In Chipper Cash In Latest African FinTech VC Deal
November 20, 2020

African FinTech Chipper Cash has landed a whale of an investor. 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...

Regulation
EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
November 20, 2020

For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. 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,...

Retail
Turkeys Selling At Lowest Price Since 2010
November 20, 2020

The cost of the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece, the turkey, is at its lowest since 2010, as retailers try to push product for another holiday that’s falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Amazon Postpones Black Friday Sales In France
November 20, 2020

Amazon has agreed to postpone its Black Friday sales in France if officials will allow the reopening of non-essential businesses by Nov. 27, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

IPO
Discount eCommerce Platform Wish Files $1B IPO
November 20, 2020

Silicon Valley global eCommerce unicorn Wish has filed for a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing on Friday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today In Payments: Citi Partners With Mastercard For Google Pay Plex Accounts; PayPal Boosts Xoom’s...
November 20, 2020

In today’s top news, Citi partners with Mastercard to power its Google Pay Plex accounts, and PayPal upgraded Xoom’s money transfer services. Plus, the CFO of Walgreens doesn’t feel threatened by Amazon’s foray into the pharmacy industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Samsung: Wearables Sales Soared 30 Pct In 2020
November 20, 2020

Wearable device sales have shot up at least 30 percent this year as consumers looked to technology to help them monitor their health during the ongoing global pandemic, according to a top Samsung executive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
German Lawmakers Push For Further Questioning Of Former Wirecard CEO Braun
November 20, 2020

German lawmakers are determined to call back Wirecard AG’s former CEO Markus Braun to give further testimony after he refused to answer their questions during a hearing in Berlin about the downfall of the once high-flying European FinTech company. Get the Full Story Complete the...