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AUGUST 28, 2020

The PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest payments and commerce news. Goldman Sachs is pondering a $2 billion venture and growth fund that could boost its stature in the world of technology investing and help it court bigger investors and investments. It’s the end of another week and the end of a busy month.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

In this week's news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments. PayDirect, which builds on top of the open banking technology, is a new payment method that lets firms accept digital payments and also pay out to clients via the same rails.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

But before you really sink into your fun and relaxation, allow the latest edition of the PYMNTS Weekender to catch you up on the all the big news from the past seven days. There is that and much more in this new PYMNTS Weekender. Top Trackers and Reports. Ex-Wells CEO Fined, Banned From Banking For Life.

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JULY 10, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into global fruit supply chain technology, account takeovers (ATOs), and news on stimulus checks. McConnell: Stimulus Checks An Option For Low-Income Workers.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It’s the end of another work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest news. Mastercard Leads New Central Bank Digital Currency Test Platform. Mastercard has unveiled a new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) test platform. Black Friday 2020 Takes On New Forms To Adapt To COVID-19.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. Top News . Deloitte will be the first of the “Big Four” accounting firms to break up its business following the selection of a new auditing board.

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APRIL 26, 2019

The end of a busy week provides a chance to catch up on the biggest news from the world of digital payments and commerce – news, trackers and even fun stories you may have missed. Top Stories. Top Trackers. Welcome to the PYMNTS Weekender. We hope you enjoy. Visa’s Next ‘Digital-First’ Act.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

In today’s top news, Grubhub denies claims that it is considering an acquisition, triggering a 6.7 The news triggered a 6.7 Now with nine years of advanced technology, along with more demanding consumer desires and expectations, the eCommerce giant faces a whole new slew of challenges—and competition.

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APRIL 10, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. billion in loans at BoA per news at the time. We have deep dives into healthcare payments artificial intelligence (AI), subscription churn, and a TurboTax tool for stimulus payments.

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APRIL 17, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into the The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as well as cross-border accounts payable (AP) in addition to coronavirus stimulus funds. Fun, Cool and Otherwise Interesting.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

Another weekend is on tap, and that means a new edition of the PYMNTS Weekender, which ensures that you have not missed any important news from the last and very busy week of payments and commerce. PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come. B2B Payments Firm Bill.com Has A Good Day In IPO Land.

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JUNE 19, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. NEW DATA: A 20-Step Guide To Boosting Cross-Border Conversion. We have deep dives on pandemic supply chain pivots, cross-border conversion and peer-to-peer (P2P) payments.

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MARCH 6, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. Financial terms of the transaction were not made known, per news earlier in the week. Trading App Robinhood Sees Large Outage. Trading app Robinhood had a big outage on Monday (March 2).

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AUGUST 21, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. One of the most recent developments in this space was the announcement of the Samsung Pay Card , which is powered by Curve and Mastercard technology. The Rise Of The Auto-Refill Economy.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

In today’s top news, 2019 is on track to be the second-best year after 2011 for startups worth over $500 million, Toyota unveiled plans for a smart city in Japan, and ExxonMobil and Fiserv have teamed up to let people pay with Alexa at the gas pump. US Backers Rain Money on Savvy Startups.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into buy buttons and restaurant apps, as well as news on Intuit’s acquisition of Credit Karma. News emerged Thursday (Feb. billion on Monday (Feb.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Wells Fargo is trying to revamp its approach to technology to appease regulators, and Goldman Sachs finally launches a mobile app for its online-only bank, Marcus. Also, Karen Webster examines the economics of delivery aggregators. Wells’ Growth Reportedly Hampered By Old Systems, Tech Failures.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

In today’s top payments news, illegal activity involving cryptocurrency is at a record high, U.S. Karen Webster sits down with Mastercard and TabaPay to delve into how Mastercard’s Accelerate program has led to cross-pollination of insight and technologies that use in-place rails to get money where it needs to go — instantly.

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JUNE 7, 2019

We don’t know about you, but it was a busy week for PYMNTS, given all the news coming from the worlds of payments and commerce. Top Performers. To that end, Visa has entered into a new strategic partnership with Western Union to expedite the movement of money globally – and digitally – across a range of use cases.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

In today’s top payments news, JPMorgan blocks FinTechs from accessing customers’ passwords, and Ant Financial and Razer throw their hats into the ring for one of Singapore’s five available digital banking licenses. Southeast Asia’s digital lending market is anticipated to top $110 billion by 2025 — over four times what it is worth now.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

In today’s top news, Uber drops upfront pricing in California in response to the state’s new gig economy law, and the central bank in China said it accepted an American Express application to start working in the country. Also, Grubhub considers a potential sale or an acquisition by another company.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Uber reported positive fourth quarter earnings, NYSE owner International Exchange said it will not pursue plans to buy eBay and Afterpay pushed back against RBA’s potential regulation of “tap and go” fees. Uber Eats Adjusted Net Sales Surge 154 Pct, Freight Logs 75 Pct Gain.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

“Amid an ever-changing landscape of dining restrictions and widespread closures, restaurants found ways to adapt, keep people employed, and safely serve our guests,” CEO Tom Bené said in the report’s news release. Working together as one, I am confident in our ability to continue safely serving our guests and supporting our communities.”.

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

In today’s top payments news, Visa partners with TD Bank to provide real-time transfers for U.S. Also, Softbank’s negotiations with Japan’s three top lenders are hindered by lending limits, and the FTC sues FleetCor over “hidden charges” on fuel cards. TD Bank account owners to their Canadian accounts.

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MAY 24, 2019

So are we — but not before we give you a chance to catch up on the important payments and commerce news you might have missed. Top Performers. In a bid to expand its healthcare payments presence , JPMorgan said that it has entered a deal to acquire InstaMed, a payments technology company focused on the space.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

In today’s top news, China’s economy grew by its slowest rate since 1990, Alphabet reached $1 trillion market value, and attempted check fraud spiked 43 percent. Far Point Acquisition — which focuses on financial technology deals —said it would buy Global Blue, a payments company based in Switzerland, for $2.6

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Today’s payment news roundup includes a look at more fears and concerns around Libra, the spreading losses related to Uber and WeWork, fresh PYMNTS research on subscription commerce and churn and a new tool that enables small and medium-sized business (SMB) operators to access their funds instantly via digital and mobile channels.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In today’s top payments news, India’s mobile payments startup Paytm said on Monday (Nov. 25) that it secured $1 billion in new funds from Japan’s SoftBank and China’s Alibaba affiliate Ant. Also, Olo is testing out in-car ordering to help diners purchase their favorite foods from Portillo’s Hot Dogs and Nekter Juice Bar.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

In today’s top payments news, the U.K.’s Yandex, the biggest technology firm in Russia, launched a 15-minute grocery delivery service for Moscow residents. The FinTech, which focuses on cross-border payments, will use the funding to boost its technology portfolio and partner network. . billion value.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

In today’s top payments news, Wells Fargo has selected former Santander head executive Scott Powell to be its new chief operating officer. Also, Visa is working with four global finance firms to help FinTechs issue plastic as well as digital payments. And London’s digital unicorn Monzo has appointed TS Anil to head up U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

It was a very busy week for payments and commerce, and the new edition of the PYMNTS Weekender reflects that fact. We have news about new P2P and B2B payments efforts, new research into SWIFT and QSR innovation, and a deep look at the legacy left behind by Jack Ma as he steps down from leading Alibaba.

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MAY 29, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives on Main Street’s digital shift, ATM innovation and PPP loans. The Flaw In Demonizing Big Tech. How To Keep Fraudsters From Scamming Banks Across Every Nook And Channel .

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JANUARY 3, 2020

It’s the end of the first workweek of the decade, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have a deep dive into faster payments for education, seven 2020 trendlines when it comes to the connected economy and news on Samsung’s Neon “ artificial human. ”.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

In today’s top news, Indian FinTech ZestMoney raises $15 million, the latest in a $63 million Series B funding round, and Federal Reserve Gov. According to Brainard, coins launched by big technology companies are of particular concern because of how quickly they can scale globally, faster than payments systems can adapt.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Apple buys artificial intelligence (AI) firm Xnor for $200 million, a panel in New York City is seeking a $500 million bailout for debt-burdened taxi drivers and Google modifies its search function to make finding and comparing apparel easier. Apple Makes $200M Acquisition In Race For AI Dominance.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In today’s top payments news, PayPal has agreed to acquire shopping discount and rewards platform Honey Science Corporation. For merchants, divining the future of payments means looking around corners, considering what consumers want and will want and then laying the technological groundwork beforehand.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

That’s the talk track now from the Fed , which a week ago today announced its plans to build and operate a new set of real-time rails, using accelerated access to employer paychecks as its launch use case. Why Payments’ New World Isn’t a Solo Mission. Why FedNow Will Slow Real-Time Payments.

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