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Today in FinTech: Airline Goes Crypto; Shares Slide; New Digital Wallet; B2B Egypt; Danish License
June 16, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Vueling will be the first low-cost airline in Europe to accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Plus, Samsung’s new digital wallet merges Pay and Pass and can store cryptocurrencies and check the values.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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SaaS Buying Platform Vendr Raises $150M in Series B Round
June 16, 2022

SaaS-purchasing service Vendr announced Wednesday (June 16) that it raised $150 million in Series B 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...

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Robinhood’s Cash Pile Eroding as Shares Slide to New Lows 
June 16, 2022

The pandemic-driven heyday is over for no-fee online stock trading startup Robinhood, whose market value is eroding as quickly as the cash on its balance sheet and its fan club of users dwindle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Freeze on Crypto SPACs Shows Blank Check Appeal in Rearview Mirror
June 15, 2022

It seems safe to say that the halcyon days of the blank check company are behind us. 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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The UAE’s Increasing Role as a Regional FinTech Hub
June 15, 2022

Home to two booming international financial centers — emirates Abu Dhabi and Dubai — the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the third-largest economy in the Arab League after Saudi Arabia and Egypt, is increasingly becoming a key regional facilitator of FinTech innovation, as the country continues...

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Mobility Commerce Platform Metropolis Technologies Nets $167M for Parking Payment Tech
June 15, 2022

Mobility commerce platform Metropolis Technologies has raised $167 million in Series B funding, the company announced Wednesday (June 15). 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...

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B2B eCommerce Platform Zoovu Raises $169M to Grow in US
June 15, 2022

Boston-based B2B and B2C eCommerce platform Zoovu has raised $169 million in a Series C funding round, according to a Wednesday (June 15) press release. The round was led by FTV Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in FinTech: Smart Data; Logistics Payments; SMB Solutions; Reverse Logistics; Open Banking Startups
June 15, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Affirm said its data analytics are a central component in knowing who will pay. Meanwhile, PayCargo is helping logistics firms on land, sea, and air manage digital payments. Plus, Mastercard is helping open banking startups scale. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bain-Led, $350M Funding Round Signals Next-Gen Food Delivery Has Arrived
June 15, 2022

As consumers increasingly expect to get their needs met on demand, food delivery is evolving beyond the aggregator. 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...