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B2B Payments
Apruve Adds Payments Processing Partner To B2B Credit Solution
September 07, 2017

B2B payment processing company Matrix Payment Systems is linking up with AR and buyer credit platform Apruve to streamline cash flow between trading partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Coupa Losses Not As Steep As Anticipated
September 07, 2017

Cloud-based spend management software company Coupa posted losses in its Q2 FY18 report on Wednesday (Sept. 6), but the losses weren’t as steep as previously anticipated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Loyalty & Rewards
i2c Launches Frequent Flyer Payment Card
September 07, 2017

The air miles rewards market is set to take off, as the melding of airline customer loyalty and payment features on a single, multi-function payment card becomes a reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Payment Methods
Visa And BillDesk Bring Bharat QR To More Than 300M Consumers
September 07, 2017

Payment processor company Visa and BillDesk, an India-based electronic payments provider, announced Wednesday (Sept. 6) they had successfully enabled 50 large service providers for the Bharat QR payments acceptance platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
SoftBank Invests $1B In Sports eCommerce
September 07, 2017

Jacksonville, Florida-based sports apparel eCommerce retailer Fanatics recently closed a $1 billion venture capital round, according to news reports from Reuters. The funding round was led by Japanese multinational telecommunications provider SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund and will see Fanatics valued at $4.5 billion. Get the...

International
KICKICO, Metaverse Foundation Collaborate On Russian/Chinese Cryptocurrency Projects
September 07, 2017

KICKICO, the Russian cryptocurrency company, announced in a blog post Wednesday (Sept. 6) that it has inked a strategic alliance with Metaverse Foundation of China and Eric Gu, founder of ViewFin, to build a Russian-Chinese crypto community. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payment Methods
American Express To Launch Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
September 07, 2017

American Express (Amex) is gearing up to launch the Blue Delta SkyMiles credit card, aiming to court consumers who do not fall into the category of frequent travelers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
China FinTechs Turn To Overseas IPOs To Raise Capital
September 07, 2017

With China tightening its regulations, some of the country’s largest FinTech startups are eyeing initial public offerings (IPOS) overseas. 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
BOA Adds More Customization To Its Mobile App
September 07, 2017

Bank of America (BOA) announced Wednesday (Sept. 6) it had launched a series of updates to its mobile app to provide more customization to its customers. In a press release, the company also said it will continue to invest in technology to improve the financial lives...