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Car Subscription Firm FINN Raises $110M to Expand Across US, Europe

Car Subscription Firm FINN Raises $110M to Expand Across US, Europe
Car Subscription Firm FINN Raises $110M to Expand Across US, Europe
May 25, 2022  |  Investments

Car subscription platform FINN on closed a $110 million Series B fundraising round that it will use for continued growth across the U.S. and Europe,...

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EU’s Open Finance May Include Big Tech Ban
EU’s Open Finance May Include Big Tech Ban
May 25, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Commission launched three consultations on May 10, two related to the review of the second payment service directive (PSD2) and one about open...

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How the World Does Digital: Network Effects Snowball Into Greater Digital Engagement
How the World Does Digital: Network Effects Snowball Into Greater Digital Engagement
May 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Network effects happen when the number of people using a product or service scales to the point where new value is realized and created. It’s...

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PYMNTS Blockchain Basics Series: What’s Bitcoin, and How Did It Get That Way?
PYMNTS Blockchain Basics Series: What’s Bitcoin, and How Did It Get That Way?
May 25, 2022  |  Bitcoin

So, what is bitcoin? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The Data Point: 36% of Shoppers Keen on Tailored Online Shopping Experiences
The Data Point: 36% of Shoppers Keen on Tailored Online Shopping Experiences
May 25, 2022  |  eCommerce

Terms like “personalization” can start to lose meaning in a crowded field of tech solutions vying for the attention of online sellers, so definitions are...

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Today in TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says Crypto Dependent on ‘Hype’
Today in TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says...
May 25, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the creation of a new office in the agency to promote competition and innovation. When...

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Saudi Parcel Locker Firm RedBox Notches $5M in Series A
Saudi Parcel Locker Firm RedBox Notches $5M in Series A
May 25, 2022  |  Investments

RedBox, a smart parcel locker provider based in Saudi Arabia, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Verto Unveils B2B Multi-Currency Global Accounts
Verto Unveils B2B Multi-Currency Global Accounts
May 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

B2B cross-border foreign exchange Verto launched its multi-currency global account, allowing businesses to receive and send payments across 190 countries in up to 51 currencies,...

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SWIFT’s End No Sure Thing, and It Won’t Be Swift
SWIFT’s End No Sure Thing, and It Won’t Be Swift
May 25, 2022  |  Global Payments

The end for SWIFT may be swift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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