May 15, 2024
Inflation Cools; Prices Still 22% Higher Than Before the Pandemic
April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows that inflation’s torrid pace is cooling, at least a bit. But one would be hard-pressed to think anything resembling relief is being felt...
May 15, 2024
Celerant and Sezzle Expand Collaboration, Add In-Store BNPL Options
Celerant Technology now enables the users of its eCommerce platform to offer their customers buy now, pay later (BNPL) options when checking out in-store as well as online. The company has implemented additional integration functionalities with Sezzle to...
May 15, 2024
Klarna and Nets Team on BNPL for Nordic eCommerce Merchants
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna and payments service provider Nets partnered to bring more payment options to merchant clients in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Through the collaboration, eCommerce merchants can offer their customers BNPL and...
May 15, 2024
Lydia Launches European Banking Super App Called Sumeria
French payments app Lydia has launched a European banking super app called Sumeria. The company will invest more than €100 million and hire 400 people in three years to become a...
May 15, 2024
Visa Recasts Digital Wallet Landscape at Intersection of Identity and...
Throughout history, the number seven has held significant importance. There are seven days of the week, seven colors in a rainbow, the “lucky sevens” when playing the slots, and it...
May 15, 2024
Polish Regulators Probe PS Store and Steam for Antitrust Violations
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated a preliminary investigation into digital gaming platforms, including Steam and the PlayStation Store, over concerns of anti-competitive behavior. The move...
May 15, 2024
Cover Genius Raises $80 Million to Grow Embedded Protection Offering
InsurTech Cover Genius has raised $80 million in Series E funding to grow its embedded protection offering. The company will use the fresh capital to expedite its growth plans and...
May 15, 2024
Mastercard Selects 5 Startups for Blockchain and Digital Assets Program
Mastercard has selected five startups from around the world to participate in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program. This program is designed to connect Mastercard with industry experts...
May 15, 2024
TransNetwork Acquires Inswitch to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments in Latin America
TransNetwork has acquired Inswitch to accelerate the development of its digital product suite for cross-border payments in Latin America. The acquisition will add Inswitch’s regional expertise and its embedded financial technology solutions offered...