Ideanomics, a FinTech company, plans to buy electric commercial vehicle firm VIA Motors in an all-stock deal valuing the company at approximately $630 million, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
UnionBank of the Philippines is partnering with Visa’s FinTech Fast Track program as a bank identification number (BIN) sponsor that will enable FinTechs in the country to develop personalized payment gateways. The bank is the first company from the Philippines to join Visa’s program as...
European FinTech group Ion has continued pursuing Italy-based credit and data provider Cerved, now offering €2.54 billion. 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...
Brazilian digital bank Banco Inter SA has reached an agreement to acquire FinTech startup USEND as part of its plan to reach beyond its South American borders, according to a securities filing, MarketScreener reported Friday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Last-mile provider Point Pickup Technologies has acquired white-label eCommerce platform GrocerKey, a move the company says will let retailers “take back control from Instacart.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Payments platform LaCore Payment Technologies (LPT) will now offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option to its eCommerce merchants as a preferred payment method via a strategic partnership with BNPL startup Sezzle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Playing in the big leagues. That is the new environment French payment platform Limonetik finds itself in, according to CEO and Co-founder Christophe Bourbier, following its acquisition by cross-border payments leader Thunes in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky said on Twitter the popular vacation rental app will be sheltering 20,000 Afghan refugees for no cost following the U.S.’s departure from the country and the Taliban’s takeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Visa is partnering with Singapore-headquartered global loyalty rewards startup Ascenda to advance new programs for customers in the Asia Pacific region. The loyalty program will work through Ascenda’s new Nexus platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...