Partnerships / Acquisitions

Partnerships / Acquisitions
UnionPay, Wirecard Team Up For Global Expansion
September 16, 2019

Wirecard and UnionPay have partnered up and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand globally, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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SoFi Signs Deal For LA Stadium Naming Rights
September 15, 2019

SoFi has announced that it has signed a 20-year agreement with LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park to be the exclusive naming rights partner of the new SoFi Stadium, the future home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. Get...

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Ford Drops Vehicle Subscriptions, As The Space Accelerates
September 12, 2019

The whole culture of driving is changing – no doubt more quickly than many could have imagined. Further proof of that comes from Ford, and the hot-and-getting-hotter world of vehicle subscription commerce. The venerable automaker has agreed to sell its own vehicle subscription operation to...

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Geniuslink Acquires Social Shopping Site Kit From Patreon
September 12, 2019

Patreon, a platform where content creators and influencers can get memberships from fans, announced that it’s selling Kit.com’s assets to Geniuslink, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Yahoo! Japan To Take Over Fashion Retailer Zozo
September 12, 2019

Japan’s biggest online fashion retailer, Zozo, is being taken over by Yahoo! Japan for $3.7 billion, in a bid to revitalize what was once a $14 billion business, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Spotify Buys Music Production Platform SoundBetter
September 12, 2019

Spotify has acquired music production marketplace SoundBetter for an undisclosed sum, in an attempt to diversify beyond streaming, and continue to offer services to musicians themselves, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Groupon Said To Be Pondering Yelp Acquisition
September 12, 2019

On the heels of shareholder restlessness, Groupon is considering acquiring another company — and insiders think Yelp could be the target, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Sept. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Mastercard, R3 Team Up To Bring Blockchain To X-Border Payments
September 11, 2019

Enterprise software provider R3 is teaming up with Mastercard to establish a blockchain solution for cross-border payments, the companies said in a press release on Wednesday (Sept. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Dwolla Partners With Currencycloud On International Payments
September 11, 2019

Financial technology company Dwolla has announced it is teaming up with global payments platform Currencycloud so that its clients can facilitate international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...