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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Wave of FinTech Dealmaking Spotlights Appeal of Embedded Finance
March 13, 2025

Within the FinTech space, a surge in dealmaking over the past few months is taking shape as macro factors set the stage for mergers, acquisitions and go-private deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulation
Chair of UK’s Payment Systems Regulator Calls Abolition ‘Pragmatic Next Step’
March 12, 2025

The head of the United Kingdom’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) reportedly said Wednesday (March 12) that he had been aware since January that the regulator could be abolished, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday (March 11) that it will be. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Dance Raises $13 Million to Grow Electric Mobility Subscription Services
March 12, 2025

Dance secured 12 million euros (about $13 million) in a funding round to grow its electric mobility subscription services in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

eCommerce
Shein Adds Curated Online Fashion Storefronts to eCommerce Site
March 12, 2025

Shein has added curated online fashion storefronts to its eCommerce site, saying there’s one to match every style and to help shoppers find the wardrobe they want. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Regulation
FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Consumers in Career Step Settlement
March 12, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (March 12) that it is sending more than $15.5 million in refunds to consumers after reaching a settlement with online career-training company Career Step in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Boost-Transfermate Pact Aims to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
March 12, 2025

Boost Payment Solutions has teamed with Transfermate to address a rising demand for cross-border payments. 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...

Investments
Binance Lands Biggest-Ever Crypto-Related Investment Funded In Stablecoins
March 12, 2025

Binance has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi tech investor MGX. 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....

Investments
Fortis to Expand Embedded Payments Offerings After Securing Strategic Investment
March 12, 2025

Fortis will accelerate its efforts to expand its embedded payments offerings after securing a joint investment from Audax Private Equity and existing investor Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
ID Verification Platform IDnow Gets $295 Million Corsair Capital Investment
March 12, 2025

Investment firm Corsair Capital has acquired a majority stake in German identity verification platform IDnow. 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,...