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SMZDM’s Shares Skyrocket 44 Pct On First Trading Day
July 16, 2019

Joining a small portion of internet upstarts trading on mainland China’s public markets, SMZDM’s shares skyrocketed almost 44 percent on its first Shenzhen trading day. SMZDM, which stands for “what’s worth buying” in Chinese, is an online shopping guide that many people outside of China...

Retail
Amazon Promotes Shopping Assistant With Credit On Prime Day
July 16, 2019

Through a promotion for new Amazon Assistant installations, Amazon is offering a $10 credit to U.S. Prime Day consumers who allow the company to track the websites they browse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Why Streaming Services Dominate Subscription Commerce
July 16, 2019

The streaming market is an increasingly competitive space. AT&T’s WarnerMedia is planning to launch HBO Max, while Disney+ and Apple TV will also start giving Netflix a run for its money soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Xolo Receives $6.8M, Debuts New Tools For Freelancers
July 16, 2019

Xolo, formerly named LeapIN, has announced new funding and the debut of a new service targeted toward “virtual companies.” 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...

B2B Payments
After B2B Payments Embrace The Cloud: What’s Next?
July 16, 2019

When consumers use mobile apps like Uber or iTunes, the expectation that payments occur in a seamless, integrated way represents a broader paradigm shift in the payments world — one that is seeping into the corporate community as well. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Digital Banking Partnerships Gain Traction in the US
July 16, 2019

Digital-only bank N26, based in Europe, has linked with Axos to launch in the US.  Elsewhere in Europe, Lloyds has partnered with Blue Motor Finance to bring instant payments APIs to market.

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City Of London Group Preps UK Banking License For Recognise
July 16, 2019

The U.K. is seeing no signs that its influx of challenger banks will slow down. 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,...

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Bank of Montreal Connects With Demica For Trade Finance
July 16, 2019

The Bank of Montreal is collaborating with a FinTech on supply chain finance services. 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...

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What WhatsApp’s Security Vulnerability Means For Freelancers
July 16, 2019

This week’s news of a security flaw in the Android versions of WhatsApp and Telegram, first revealed by Symantec, marked the latest cybersecurity warning for users of high-profile technologies. In a blog post published Monday (July 15), Symantec warned of the security vulnerability that could...