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Fintech Investments
Today in FinTech: Atlantic Money Emerges From Stealth; Backers Wanted for MTN’s FinTech Unit
March 09, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Atlantic Money emerges from stealth mode with fixed-rate money transfers, while South African telecom MTN seeks investors for its FinTech unit. Plus, United Kingdom tech firms launch the charity Fintechs for Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

International
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Airbnb, Utah Jazz Foundation Team to Provide Housing for...
March 09, 2022

The Utah Jazz Foundation is partnering with Airbnb.org, a nonprofit that provides temporary stays for people in crisis, to  provide housing to refugees fleeing Ukraine, Airbnb announced Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B: JIFFY.ai Raises $53M for HyperApp Platform; Trucking Companies Need One-Stop Shop for...
March 09, 2022

Today in B2B payments, payment APIs might be the key to smoother cash flow, and Billtrust teams up with Procede Software to expedite commercial vehicle payments. Plus, businesses want fast, integrated payments, and costs, regulations and lack of awareness are the top barriers to digital...

International
EMEA Daily: Telecom MTN Looks for Investors in FinTech Unit; UK-Based Open Finance Partnership Platform...
March 09, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East, and Africa news, South African telecom MTN is seeking minority investors after separating its FinTech unit from its traditional business; London-based embedded finance network mmob has completed a 5 million pound ($6.58 million) seed funding round. Get the Full...

Fintech Investments
Investing App Acorns Raises $300M, Lifts Valuation to $1.9B
March 09, 2022

Irvine, California-based FinTech startup Acorns has raised $300 million from private investors, CNBC reported Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Social Commerce
Twitter to Beta Test Social Commerce Features
March 09, 2022

Twitter plans to try letting companies showcase products for sale on their profiles — up to 50 at a time, according to a Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Merchant Innovation
Thumbtack Concierge Service Aimed at Helping Home Improvement Pros
March 09, 2022

Home management platform Thumbtack is launching a personalized concierge service to help small home improvement providers convert more customer inquiries into confirmed jobs and optimize their operations, according to a press release on Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Indian Investment Company Larsen & Toubro Unveils B2B eCommerce Platform
March 09, 2022

Indian investment company Larsen & Toubro — which targets engineering, procurement and construction projects and high-tech manufacturing and services — has unveiled L&T-SuFin, an integrated eCommerce platform for B2B industrial products and services, according to a Monday (March 7) press release. Get the Full Story...

Delivery
Uber Unveils Bill Splitting, Other Group Dining Features
March 09, 2022

Hoping to capitalize on a post-pandemic return to at-home gatherings, Uber Eats has launched a series of new features for its Group Ordering function, the delivery service announced Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...