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Cross-border Payments
African FinTech Nala Plans $120 Million Fundraise for X-Border Payments
February 27, 2025

Cross-border payments startup Nala is attempting to raise $120 million in its next funding round. 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,...

Payment Methods
Unzer Taps Mastercard Technology to Launch Pay-by-Bank Tool
February 27, 2025

Payments firm Unzer has debuted a pay-by-bank tool in conjunction with Mastercard. 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,...

Payments Innovation
Why Modernizing Payments Doesn’t Always Have to Be About the Cloud
February 27, 2025

Payments modernization and cloud migration are two phrases that often get mentioned in the same sentence. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech Founder Turned FinTech Enabler Says Success Now Means Prioritizing Balance Sheets Over Growth
February 27, 2025

The FinTech business model has evolved the past decade and a half, well beyond its roots in the financial crisis of 2008. Back then, traditional financial institutions (FIs) were in the midst of upheaval, and digital players rose up to take advantage of that disruption....

Security & Fraud
30% of US Consumers Fall Victim to Financial Scams
February 27, 2025

Financial scams have become more sophisticated, targeting individuals through personalized and strategic methods. Scammers are using tools from legitimate businesses to make their scams appear more convincing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Emburse Bets on AI to Tackle Expense Management
February 26, 2025

Travel and expense solutions provider Emburse added artificial intelligence capabilities to its product suite. 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...

Ridesharing
Bolt Technology Reportedly Exploring IPO for Ride-Hailing Operation
February 26, 2025

Estonia-based Uber rival Bolt Technology is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO). 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...

Investments
Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
February 26, 2025

Vayu raised $7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of its billing and revenue management platform for B2B tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...