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Regulation
TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
February 19, 2024

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
Brazilian FinTech Stark Bank Tripled Payments Processed in 2023
February 19, 2024

Stark Bank, a growing FinTech startup based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reportedly caught the attention of investors including Jeff Bezos’ family office, Bezos Expeditions, which participated in the firm’s 2022 Series B round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Faster Payments
Digital Payments Deliver Competition-Critical Data for SMBs in Connected Economy
February 19, 2024

The future of digital payments is, in many ways, already here.  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...

Delivery
Platforms Solve Need for Speed When Businesses Want More Than Same-Day Delivery 
February 19, 2024

The engine of modern life whirrs mostly in the background, powering conveniences unimaginable decades ago. 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,...

Regulation
EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
February 18, 2024

European regulators have reportedly increased their focus on anti-competitive behavior among consumer product 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Regulation
EU Pressure on Big Tech Sparks Startup Concern
February 18, 2024

Amazon’s recent cancellation of its iRobot deal reportedly has European startups worried. 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 form,...

Biometrics
Report: Biometrics in Air Travel Could Hit ‘Tipping Point’ in 2024
February 18, 2024

Imagine boarding an airplane by showing your face instead of showing your ID. 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....

Retail
Dove Makes Sure Pop-Up Bubble Hasn’t Popped 
February 17, 2024

The pop-up shop may not be the novel trend it once was, but brands are still using the buzz-generating model to create real-world connections with customers without the cost and commitment of opening longer-term stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Episode Six Payment Installments Solution Joins Mastercard Engage Program
February 16, 2024

Episode Six (E6), a global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, has been selected to join the Mastercard Engage program for its installments solution in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...