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Banking
Aspiration Raises $47M To Grow “Ethical” Online Bank
December 13, 2017

Aspiration, the online bank launched by a former speech writer for President Bill Clinton, has raised $47 million in Series B funding from a variety of celebrities and celebrity investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Westfield Malls Bought For $15.7B By French Mall Operator
December 13, 2017

Westfield, the Australia-based mall operator with a sizable U.S. presence, is being bought for $15.7 billion from Unibail-Rodamco SE, the European shopping center firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
PayPal, Accel Back Fraud Detection Startup, Simility
December 13, 2017

Simility, the fraud detection and risk management startup, has landed $17.5 million in funding. 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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Messenger’s Marcus Joins Coinbase Board
December 13, 2017

Facebook executive David Marcus, vice president of messaging products at the company, who also had a previous stint at PayPal as a president, has joined Coinbase, the site focused on cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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iZettle Grabs $47M Additional Funding, Eyes Market Expansion
December 13, 2017

iZettle has grabbed €40 million in funding (the equivalent of $47 million) that the Stockholm-based payments firm will use to expand into new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Mobile Payments
Kroger To Accept Chase Pay Next Year
December 12, 2017

Kroger announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 12) that it has inked a deal with Chase Pay to offer customers mobile payment capabilities next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Hitting Reset On Real World Retail Design
December 12, 2017

Brick-and-mortar retail is often written off as a casualty of the digital age, but the numbers tell a different story. While there are a variety of estimates and ranges out there, the hard facts reveal that about 90 percent of retail transactions take place in...

Retail
The RealReal Face Investigation Over Goods Authenticity
December 12, 2017

Luxury consignment retailer The RealReal is facing a federally-filed lawsuit alleging the eCommerce site systematically inflates the weights of diamonds and other precious gems on offer, according to CNBC news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Costco Rolls The Movies With MoviePass And Fandor
December 12, 2017

Movie theater subscription service MoviePass and Fandor, an independent film and documentary streaming service, will be promoting a limited-time option in conjunction with bulk retailer Costco. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...