Sam Bankman-Fried Skating on Thin Ice as Judge Threatens Jail
Sam Bankman-Fried Skating on Thin Ice as Judge Threatens Jail
February 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan on Thursday (Feb. 16) threatened to revoke ousted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail. That’s if the former crypto wunderkind doesn’t agree...

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Jumia Cuts Low-Value Projects as JumiaPay Transactions Decline
Jumia Cuts Low-Value Projects as JumiaPay Transactions Decline
February 16, 2023  |  eCommerce

Pan-African eCommerce giant Jumia is aggressively pursuing profitability by narrowing losses and growing monetization. In a report detailing its fourth quarter and full year 2022...

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Adyen Opens Applications for First North American Accelerator Event
Adyen Opens Applications for First North American Accelerator Event
February 16, 2023  |  Startups

Adyen is inviting applications for its first North American accelerator event. The financial technology platform said in a Wednesday (Feb. 15) press release that this...

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As Suppliers Hike Costs, Small Businesses Set Sights on BNPL to Pay
As Suppliers Hike Costs, Small Businesses Set Sights on BNPL to Pay
February 16, 2023  |  B2B Payments

As wholesale prices continue to rise, BNPL could prove a lifeline for small businesses. That is especially true for Main Street small businesses, the backbone...

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Only 1 in 3 Grocers Are Upgrading Their Loyalty Programs
Only 1 in 3 Grocers Are Upgrading Their Loyalty Programs
February 16, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

PYMNTS data shows most grocers are missing the opportunity to secure shoppers’ loyalty with rewards. The Context Now, with sky-high food inflation and a prevailing...

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Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
February 16, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Mobile payments in Poland have made significant ground in recent years. Leading the charge is BLIK, the bank-backed payment system which has been fueling digital...

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Fr8Tech Unveils Tool to Match Carriers and Shippers
Fr8Tech Unveils Tool to Match Carriers and Shippers
February 16, 2023  |  Shipping

Shipping company Freight Technologies (Fr8Tech) says it wants to help shippers find the right carriers. The Houston company has debuted a new update to its...

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Puzzle Raises $15M for Smart Accounting Software for Startups
Puzzle Raises $15M for Smart Accounting Software for Startups
February 16, 2023  |  Back-office

Puzzle has raised a $15 million Series A and launched its smart accounting software for startups. The firm said in a Thursday (Feb. 16) blog...

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Crypto’s Lapses Hold Big Industry Lessons
Crypto’s Lapses Hold Big Industry Lessons
February 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

For the cryptocurrency industry to grow, sector foibles can’t keep looking so avoidable in retrospect. This, as a recent class action lawsuit filed in California...

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