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B2B Payments
Worldline Launches FlexPricing for Independent Software Vendors
December 18, 2024

Payments services company Worldline has introduced FlexPricing for independent software vendors (ISVs). 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...

Investments
Bureau Raises $30 Million for Anti-Fraud Campaign With PayPal Ventures’ Help
December 18, 2024

Fraud prevention/compliance platform Bureau has raised $30 million in a Series B 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Artificial Intelligence
FTC to Settle Complaint Against Rytr for Enabling AI-Generated Reviews
December 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission approved a final order settling its complaint against Rytr for selling an artificial intelligence “Testimonial & Review” service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
December 18, 2024

QR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the way businesses engage with consumers while offering convenience and efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Scripta Insights Raises $17 Million for Pharmacy Navigation Platform
December 18, 2024

Pharmacy navigation platform Scripta Insights has raised $17 million in a Series B 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

Regulation
Dutch Authority Fines Netflix $4.95 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 18, 2024

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) fined Netflix 4.75 million euros (about $4.95 million), saying that between 2018 and 2020, the company did not give its customers enough information about what it does with their personal data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission Proposes Cutting Merchant Card Fees
December 18, 2024

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has proposed reducing the fees the country’s businesses pay for accepting Mastercard and Visa payments. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Quantum-Focused AI Firm SandboxAQ Surpasses $5 Billion Valuation Goal
December 18, 2024

SandboxAQ raised more than $300 million to apply quantum technology to artificial intelligence. 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....

CFPB
CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
December 18, 2024

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is warning credit card companies not to devalue rewards points. 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,...