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Retail
Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
June 21, 2024

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from the comfort of their homes — they are hungry for in-person experiences, and media companies are getting onboard. Get the...

Digital Banking
Report: Revolut Planning Share Sale at $40 Billion Valuation
June 21, 2024

Revolut is reportedly planning a share sale and seeking a valuation that would be close to that of Lloyds Banking Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Capturing the US Family Dynamic Will Power Open Banking’s Future
June 21, 2024

Without education, awareness, or utility, any innovation will find it hard to scale. 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
Amazon and Walmart Court Zillennials’ Loyalty With Sustainability Initiatives
June 21, 2024

As Amazon and Walmart look to secure the affinity of young consumers whose spending power is on the rise, the two retail giants are looking for new ways to meet Zillennials’ demand for more sustainable practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Banking
Thredd CEO Counts on Regulators to Address Vulnerabilities of Banking as a Service
June 21, 2024

The relationships between FinTechs, banks and neobanks has been placed under a harsh spotlight with the recent revelations around the Synapse bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.1% With Sezzle Balancing the Scales
June 21, 2024

The holiday-shortened week saw the FinTech IPO Index slip 2.1%. 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...

IPO
Acorns Will ‘Likely’ Go Public, CEO Noah Kerner Says
June 20, 2024

Investing and checking accounts app Acorns reportedly expects to launch an initial public offering (IPO), possibly sometime in the next couple of years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
LTK Adds Automatic Direct Message Tool to Creator Commerce Platform
June 20, 2024

LTK has enhanced its Creator Commerce platform with a new automatic direct message (DM) tool that makes it easier for creators to share the shopping details of their Instagram posts with their community. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Payments Innovation
Gynger Raises $20 Million to Scale Embedded Financing Platform
June 20, 2024

Gynger has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by PayPal Ventures to support its embedded financing platform for technology purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...