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Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
January 13, 2025

Databricks has reportedly raised $5 billion in financing, its largest debt raise ever, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

CFPB
CFPB Seeks to Stop Financial Companies From ‘Weaponizing’ Fine Print
January 13, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Monday (Jan. 13) that it aims to stop financial companies from using fine print in contracts that results in customers waiving their legal rights or free speech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
January 13, 2025

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly a decade of strategic expansion, the global retailer is now ready to take its presence to the next level with...

Retail
How Digital Engagement is Reshaping the $320 Billion Food Service Industry
January 13, 2025

For Mani Kulasooriya, co-founder and CEO of Cut+Dry, an eCommerce and advertising platform for independent food service distributors and manufacturers, digital engagement is impacting the industry in new ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
3 Reasons Now Is the Golden Age of B2B Procurement
January 13, 2025

Digital transformation’s impact is typically specific to each sector, company or workflow. 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
Float Financial Raises $49 Million to Expand Business Finance Platform
January 13, 2025

Float Financial has raised 70 million Canadian dollars (about $49 million) in a Series B funding round to expand its business finance platform for Canadian businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
PayByCar Seeks $10 Million to Expand Mobile Payment Services
January 13, 2025

Mobile payments company PayByCar aims to raise $10 million to expand its services. 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...

Biometrics
JPM to Offer Payment Terminals With Biometric Authentication
January 13, 2025

J.P. Morgan Payments has unveiled two new proprietary payment terminals that integrate in-store biometric authentication with payment capabilities. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
White House Announces New Rules for Export of AI Technology
January 13, 2025

The President Joe Biden administration announced a new rule that aims to make it easier to sell artificial intelligence systems and computing power to U.S. allies, while also keeping the technology out of the hands of countries of concern. Get the Full Story Complete the...