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Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 5% as Sezzle and Expensify Lead the Upside
August 16, 2024

Earnings powered the FinTech IPO Index 5% higher in a week that was, as has been the case for the last month, dominated by earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Kroger Promises Product Price Cuts If Albertsons Merger Approved
August 15, 2024

Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Social Commerce
Reddit’s Focus on Partnerships, Dynamic Product Ads Drive Surge in Ad Revenue, Daily Users
August 15, 2024

Reddit, the digital forum renowned for its diverse user-generated content, is advancing its presence in the advertising sector through a strategic focus on its community dynamics. Its second-quarter results show the company’s digital advertising strategy is enhancing revenue growth and transforming brand engagement practices on social...

Security & Fraud
Chainalysis: Value of Crypto Hacks, Ransomware Payments Rise in 2024
August 15, 2024

The value of funds taken in hacking activities and ransomware attacks rose during the first seven months of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Regulation
PSR Explores Expanding Variable Recurring Payments in UK
August 15, 2024

Great Britain’s payments regulator has taken another step in its variable recurring payments (VRP) project. 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,...

B2B Payments
Real-Time Treasury Transformations Define This Week in B2B Innovation
August 15, 2024

Technology is transforming the B2B space, not at a trickle but a flood of new, digital innovation. 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...

Investments
Amount Raises $30 Million to Expand Into Credit Union Space
August 15, 2024

Banking technology firm Amount has raised $30 million to expand into the credit union sector. 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
Mars and Kellanova Forge Ahead in Digital Innovations Post-Acquisition
August 15, 2024

In the wake of Mars’ recent acquisition of Kellanova, both companies are navigating a digital landscape to assert their leadership in digital innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Sling Money Raises $15 Million for Money Transfer App
August 15, 2024

Stablecoin-centric money transfer app Sling Money has raised $15 million in new funds. 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...