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B2B Payments
Logistics FinTech RoadSync Links Comdata’s Mobile Payments Suite With Checkout Platform
November 02, 2021

Comdata has partnered with digital logistics FinTech provider RoadSync to enhance mobile payments for warehouses, distribution centers and similar places, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Square, LegalZoom Team on SMB Payment Solution
November 02, 2021

LegalZoom.com, which works online in legal, compliance and tax solutions, is partnering with Square to get better point-of-sale (POS) payment software for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to a press release. The goal is to support SMB growth. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Faster Payments
Dream Payments Launches Real-Time Payment via JPMorgan, TCH’s RTP Network
November 02, 2021

Digital payments FinTech company Dream Payments has rolled out the Dream Insurance Network in the U.S., which comes with instant payment options, ATM Marketplace reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payment Methods
Consumers Can Use Google Pay on Groupon Starting in ’22
November 02, 2021

Groupon users will be able to access deals on Google Pay beginning in 2022, TheStreet reported. The deal sent Groupon shares surging. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: STAR Bank Offers Customers Bitcoin Trading Services on Alkami’s Platform
November 02, 2021

STAR Bank will be Alkami Technology’s first client to use the company’s tech to offer crypto to customers, the companies announced in a joint press release Tuesday (Nov. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Regulation
SEC’s Gensler Urges Cryptos to Work With Regulators for ‘Market Integrity’
November 02, 2021

Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, said regulators’ harsh stances against cryptocurrency made sense because of the high hype levels, a Tuesday (Nov. 2) report from MarketWatch said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
EMEA Daily: Israel’s Fiverr Pays $95M for Stoke; Swiss Health-Tech Startup Aktiia Nets $17.5M In...
November 02, 2021

In today’s top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Israel’s Fiverr pays $95 million for Stoke, and Swiss firm Aktiia raises $17.5 million in a Series A round. Plus, Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna acquires U.K.-based price comparison service PriceRunner,...

Retail
Today in Retail: Walmart Acquisition Boosts Voice Tools; Wayfair Launches Streaming Commerce Platform
November 02, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walmart is acquiring technology assets from conversational platform startup Botmock, while Wayfair has added a video commerce platform to its app. Also, DoorDash is now offering same-day delivery for Ulta Beauty products, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) jewelry company Rowan is trying...

B2B Payments
Katanox, Oracle Hospitality Team to Connect Hoteliers, Travel Sellers
November 02, 2021

B2B marketplace for travel accommodations and sellers Katanox has integrated with hospitality management platform Oracle Hospitality to let clients reach travel sellers more easily, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...