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Payment Methods
Wirex Launches Blockchain-Based Network With 80 Million Merchants
August 30, 2024

Wirex has launched its mainnet, making its decentralized payment method, Wirex Pay, live and ready to use. 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...

Investments
Bridge Raises $40 Million for Global Stablecoin-Based Payments Platform
August 30, 2024

Bridge reportedly raised $40 million to support its efforts to build a stablecoin-based payments platform designed to simplify global money movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Ulta Beauty Store Sales Hit by Increased Competition and Market Shifts
August 30, 2024

Amid escalating competitive pressures, Ulta Beauty is facing a challenging retail environment that impacted its store performance in the second quarter, according to earnings results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
August 30, 2024

Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. 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....

Security & Fraud
Singapore Considers Bill Allowing Police to Stop Transfers to Scammers
August 30, 2024

Singapore is considering a bill that would allow police to order banks to temporarily prevent people from sending money to scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Instant Tip Payouts Give Restaurants Better Ways to Pay Workers and Ditch Cash
August 30, 2024

Beyond the balance sheet, loyalty is the primary currency restaurant and hospitality operators survive on. 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,...

Fintech Investments
Affirm Leads Fintech IPO Index to 3.6% Gain for the Week of Aug. 26
August 30, 2024

It was a solid week for the Fintech IPO Index as Affirm, Bill.com and cloud-based digital banking provider Alkami led the group of 100 companies to a 3.6% gain for the week, closing the month of August at break-even as earnings season comes to a close....

B2B Payments
SMBs, AI, and FinTech Partnerships Headline This Week in B2B
August 29, 2024

Businesses of all sizes are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. 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...

Retail
Best Buy Refines Customer Experience With Personalized Tech and AI-Driven Solutions
August 29, 2024

For Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, elevating the customer experience is paramount. 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...