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Japan’s P2P Flea Market Mercari Makes IPO Debut At $7.4B
Japan’s P2P Flea Market Mercari Makes IPO Debut At $7.4B
June 20, 2018  |  IPO

Flea market app Mercari saw its shares rise 77 percent in its Tokyo stock market debut on Tuesday (June 19) as the rare Japanese unicorn...

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Braintree’s Juan Benitez On The Future Of A PayPal-Owned Hyperwallet
Braintree’s Juan Benitez On The Future Of A PayPal-Owned Hyperwallet
June 20, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

It’s a deal that hits some of the most important payment-related hotspots: Online marketplaces. Localized currencies. Global payout services. The gig economy. Expanded eCommerce ecosystems....

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PayPal Will Buy Hyperwallet In $400 Million Deal
PayPal Will Buy Hyperwallet In $400 Million Deal
June 19, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

PayPal said on Tuesday (June 19) that it will buy payments payout platform Hyperwallet for $400 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Apple App Appeal
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Apple App Appeal
June 18, 2018  |  Apple

The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Monday (June 18) to hear Apple‘s appeal of a lower court ruling that accused the company of running afoul...

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Etsy To Raise Seller Transaction Fees
Etsy To Raise Seller Transaction Fees
June 15, 2018  |  Retail

Online crafts marketplace Etsy saw its shares surge on Thursday (June 14) after revising its seller transaction fee. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Possible Sale Of Cars.com Comes Amid Stronger Digital Ties For Automotive
Possible Sale Of Cars.com Comes Amid Stronger Digital Ties For Automotive
May 31, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Talk about kicking the tires: JPMorgan is reportedly helping Cars.com to explore “strategic options, including a possible sale of the company,” according to the New York Post. The...

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Flipkart Still Hasn’t Finalized Walmart Deal
Flipkart Still Hasn’t Finalized Walmart Deal
May 04, 2018  |  Retail

Walmart is far along in discussions with Flipkart for a controlling stake in the Indian eCommerce marketplace, but Flipkart’s board hasn’t yet firmed up the deal....

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Fiverr Acquires AND CO To Equip Freelancers
Fiverr Acquires AND CO To Equip Freelancers
January 25, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Fiverr, the online marketplace that enables companies to hire freelancers, is acquiring AND CO, another startup that provides support tools for freelancers. Get the Full...

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Toys R Us Sees A Future Online
Toys R Us Sees A Future Online
October 03, 2017  |  Retail

One week after reporting a $3.1 billion financing infusion from a group of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase, toy and game retailer Toys R Us...

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