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Today In Payments: Revolut Eyes US Bank Charter; Central Banks Say Digital Fiat To Complement...
October 13, 2020

In today’s top news, Revolut is reportedly close to applying for a U.S. banking license, and a central bank digital currency would exist alongside cash. Plus, Amazon launched a QR code-based augmented reality app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Alibaba Accelerates US eCommerce Push With ShipStation Integration
October 13, 2020

Alibaba is deepening its partnership with Austin-based ShipStation as the eCommerce and tech giant faces pressure to expand globally beyond its core market in China and Southeast Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
LevaData Supply Management Platform Nets Bain Endorsement
October 13, 2020

California startup LevaData just got a big boost. 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 this form, you...

B2B Payments
Nexus, Entrata Link Commercial Real Estate Offerings
October 13, 2020

Commercial real estate accounts payable platform seller Nexus and property management software producer Entrata have integrated their services, the companies announced Tuesday (Oct. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Movie Chain AMC Says It Could Go Broke By Year’s End
October 13, 2020

The parent of AMC Theatres says it’s on track to run out of cash by early 2021 at the latest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Today In Payments Around The World: Razorpay Lands $100M In Series D Round; India Responds...
October 13, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Indian upstart Razorpay reached unicorn status after notching $100 million in Series D funding, while India has debuted a multibillion-dollar plan to boost consumer spending. Plus, shares of Poland’s Allegro took off during its initial public offering...

Retail
Reading The Tea Leaves In The Amazon Prime Day Sales Pushes
October 13, 2020

The big day is finally here: Amazon Prime Day has arrived. Granted it’s a little bit late this year, showing up in mid-October instead of its early July perch, but this year it comes with a whole new significance as analysts and experts have anointed...

Security & Fraud
Rogue State Employees Join Cyberthieves In Stealing Jobless Benefits
October 13, 2020

Insider fraud is emerging as yet another threat to the nation’s unemployment insurance (UI) program, already under siege as cybercriminals and criminal gangs make away with billions, according to a new federal report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
FinTech Nium Expands Into South Korea Via E9pay Linkup
October 13, 2020

Financial technology company Nium continues to take the world by storm. Next up for the FinTech is a partnership with E9pay , a South Korean digital remittance provider, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...