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Banking
BlueVine Takes Wraps Off Small Biz Banking Platform
October 27, 2020

BlueVine rolled out its new, integrated online banking, payments and lending platform aimed at small businesses, BlueVine Business Banking, on Tuesday (Oct. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
FTC: Social Media Fraud Scams On The Rise
October 27, 2020

The scams are creeping into your newsfeed, your ads, your offers … and so, think twice before the retweet, perhaps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Come Fly With Me: JetBlue Expects Some Q4 Holiday Improvement
October 27, 2020

The unwavering need to get home for the holidays is one of the great American traditions. It’s also at the center of a new outlook unveiled on Tuesday (Oct. 27) by JetBlue, which is counting on a surge in travel for Thanksgiving and late December...

Retail
Today In Retail: Moxie Launches Fitness Platform, Kroger Bullish On Earnings
October 27, 2020

In today’s top news in retail, fitness startup Moxie launches its platform, Amazon earnings are expected on Thursday (Oct. 29) and grocery giant Kroger said its “Restock Kroger” framework will generate shareholder returns of 8 to 11 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

International
Singapore FinTech Platform Nium Expands To African Market
October 27, 2020

Singapore’s FinTech startup Nium is bringing its infrastructure platform to Africa, where domestic economic growth and customer spending is on an upswing despite the shaky global economy, Nium said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct. 27).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
India’s FreshToHome Poised For Expansion After New Round of Financing
October 27, 2020

As business surges amid the coronavirus, Indian eCommerce startup FreshToHome, which sells fresh fish, meat, chicken and vegetables, has pulled down $121 million in new financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Report: DOJ May Sue To Block Visa’s Plaid Acquisition
October 27, 2020

Visa Inc.’s planned acquisition of FinTech player Plaid Inc. is in peril due to antitrust concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

News
Today In Payments: Chinese Firms Sprint Toward IPOs; Western Union Expands Real-Time Payouts
October 27, 2020

In today’s top news, Chinese firms are racing to file global IPOs, and Western Union expands its real-time payout options. Plus, payment stocks slid on Monday amid fears over a worsening economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

eCommerce
Brex Launches ‘Instant Payouts’ Service For eCommerce Firms
October 27, 2020

Business owners who sell online can face a significant gap between notching a sale and reaping the revenue, according to financial services and tech company Brex, which says it has a new product that can help. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...