Ireland’s competition watchdog announced Wednesday (Dec. 8) that is launching a full investigation into Synch Payments, a joint venture by AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and KBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Social investment platform eToro on Friday (Dec. 10) launched the eToro Money program across the U.K., allowing users to deposit and withdraw money as well as manage their cryptocurrency and other investments in one place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, U.K. digital bank Monzo has snagged $500 million at a $4.5 billion valuation, and Amazon plans its appeal against a $1.3 billion Italy antitrust case. Plus, Danish unicorn Pleo targets EU expansion after nearly tripling valuation,...
Business services startup Pleo, which offers expense management tools and smart company cards for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured $200 million in a Series C round at a $4.7 billion valuation, nearly triple its previous value. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
More and more machines and innovative software are being used to digitize labor-intensive farming practices and optimize food production, boosting growth in agricultural technology (AgTech). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
As part of China’s continuing big tech crackdown, regulators are devising a blacklist targeting new companies that use variable interest entities (VIEs) to run their businesses, Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday (Dec. 8), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, European Union startups raise a record $121 billion; Microsoft’s $16 billion Nuance deal is under review by the EU; Germany’s Volkswagen is considering taking Porsche public; restaurant OS GrubTech notches $13 million in a Series...
In Brazil, a temporary suspension looms for a popular payment choice — and, by extension, a disruption in commerce itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Binance will be looking more into rolling out its services in the U.K., after initially facing turbulence on those plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
