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Investments
Visual Search Startup Syte Raises $21.5M In Series B Round
September 09, 2019

Syte, a Tel Aviv startup that is building technology to help retailers and digital platforms sell merchandise through visual search, has raised $21.5 million in a Series B funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

eCommerce
Shopify Poised To Become Second-Largest US eCommerce Company
September 09, 2019

The eCommerce brand Shopify is expected to pass eBay and become the second largest platform in the world in terms of sales volume behind Amazon, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
Jack Ma’s Alibaba Legacy Of Commerce, Payments — And Even Healthcare
September 09, 2019

Some people build from the background, by design or default, working on seemingly small and mundane things that nevertheless have a great impact on the lives of millions upon millions of people. Think, perhaps, of all those World War II and post-war era mathematicians, physicists...

Digital Banking
JD.com, Central Group Team Up For FinServ App
September 09, 2019

JD.com and the biggest retailer in Thailand, Central Group, have launched a financial services app called Dolfin to help connect with local banks and increase the companies’ online presence, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Delivery
DoorDash Teams With Chowly To Expand Restaurant Delivery 
September 09, 2019

Chowly and DoorDash are partnering to provide restaurant brands of all sizes the opportunity to grow their business through offering delivery, the companies announced in a press release on Monday (Sept. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Regulation
State AGs Unveil Antitrust Probe Against Google
September 09, 2019

It was a rough day for Google, and by extension, Big Tech, amid the waves of stormy legal seas. 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...

Payment Methods
Visa Powers MoneyGram Push-To-Card P2P
September 09, 2019

MoneyGram and Visa Direct have formed a strategic partnership to roll out a new debit card deposit service, the companies announced in a Sept. 9 press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

News
Top News In Payments: WeWork To Proceed With Roadshow; Slowdown May Be Worse Than China...
September 09, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, The We Company, the owner of WeWork, is reportedly moving ahead to roll out an investors’ roadshow as it eyes an initial public offering (IPO). Also, China’s Q2 economic data shows a 6.2 percent growth, but investors and economists...

eCommerce
African DHL eCommerce Store Adds 13 New Countries
September 09, 2019

The DHL Africa eShop has expanded to include 13 more countries, bringing the total number of supported countries on the continent to 34, according to a report by TechCrunch. The DHL Africa eShop app was introduced in April, and it creates a link between more...