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Backflip Raises $15 Million to Grow Real Estate Investment Platform
April 29, 2024

Backflip raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to grow its platform for real estate investors. 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...

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Tether Acquires Majority Stake in Brain-Computer-Interface Developer Blackrock Neurotech
April 29, 2024

Tether, the company behind the stablecoin USDT, has announced a strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech, a pioneer in brain-computer-interface (BCI) technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Artsy Shoppers Are Ditching Craft Stores for More Convenient eCommerce Options
April 29, 2024

Consumers are cutting back on nice-to-haves like craft supplies, and even when they do buy these items, they are increasingly choosing retail giants such as Amazon, leaving arts stores in the lurch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
Conduent Forms Generative AI Partnership With Microsoft
April 29, 2024

Business solutions and services company Conduent launched an artificial intelligence-focused agreement with Microsoft. 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 this...

B2B Payments
Only About 60% of Middle-Market Firms Get Paid Using Virtual Cards
April 29, 2024

Many middle-market businesses operate in a world of heightened uncertainty, but PYMNTS Intelligence data found that payment solutions such as virtual cards can help mitigate that uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CFPB
CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans 
April 29, 2024

New government data shows 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports. 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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Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize
April 29, 2024

Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 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 Today....

B2B Payments
InvoiceCloud Launches Deposit Control Feature for Billers
April 29, 2024

In a move to empower billers with more refined financial management tools, InvoiceCloud has announced the launch of a new deposit control feature within its Online Bank Direct solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Loyalty & Rewards
Domino’s Captures Larger Slice of Revenue With Rewards Program
April 29, 2024

Domino’s said its decision to relaunch its rewards program last year is paying off. 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....