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US Lags China In Crypto Regulation As Musk’s Tweets Roil Markets Again
US Lags China In Crypto Regulation As Musk’s Tweets Roil Markets Again
May 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Let’s say it was a busy day for cryptos — a volatile day, a red letter day, one that spotlighted just how fluid the environment...

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Petco’s Revenues Soar Amid Growth In Pet Ownership
Petco’s Revenues Soar Amid Growth In Pet Ownership
May 20, 2021  |  Retail

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., which runs more than 1,500 Petco locations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, said its net revenue surged...

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Figure Valued At $3.2 Billion After $200 Million Funding Round
Figure Valued At $3.2 Billion After $200 Million Funding Round
May 20, 2021  |  Investments

Figure Technologies has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the blockchain-focused financial services firm at $3.2 billion, the company announced in...

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Pharmacy Apps Take Their Medicine In Latest Provider Ranking
Pharmacy Apps Take Their Medicine In Latest Provider Ranking
May 20, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

A spoonful of sugar is so last century when it comes to taking one’s medicine. Now, rather than bursting into song while ingesting sucrose, we...

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Federated Identity, Single Sign-On And The Power Of Passwordless
Federated Identity, Single Sign-On And The Power Of Passwordless
May 20, 2021  |  Authentication

Federated identity management is the technical term behind what we commonly call “single sign-on” or SSO, where one set of web credentials unlocks multiple ecosystems...

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Deep Dive: How BNPL Helps Consumers Afford Pet Ownership
Deep Dive: How BNPL Helps Consumers Afford Pet Ownership
May 20, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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How A Multi-Rail Strategy Can Drive RTP B2B Payments
How A Multi-Rail Strategy Can Drive RTP B2B Payments
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

In the push to promote the adoption of new payment rails like real-time payments (RTP) among corporates, some FinTechs are finding success in a multi-rail...

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Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Gig workers. Contractors. Solopreneurs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FIS’ Lowthers: Connected Economy Must Pass The ‘Mom’ Test
FIS’ Lowthers: Connected Economy Must Pass The ‘Mom’ Test
May 20, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Consumers, amid the pandemic, have garnered an appreciation for all things digital. They’ve also gained an appreciation for simplicity. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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