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Today in FinTech: RITMO Raises $200M; Applied Blockchain Prepares for $60M IPO
April 08, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Madrid-based FinTech company RITMO raises $200 million to grow its financing and payments platform, while bitcoin mining company Applied Blockchain plans for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO). Plus, Kenyan mobile service providers get ready to join the country’s payments network....

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Rising Gadget Rental Trend Appeals to Consumers, Businesses
April 07, 2022

As the extent of paycheck-to-paycheck living even among high earners becomes clear in the pandemic’s wake, ideas around ownership continue to shift. Lease-to-own (LTO) and buy now, pay later (BNPL) are popular options, as is the trend of renting one’s digital devices. Get the Full...

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Retail Robotics Launches New Delivery Solutions
April 05, 2022

Retail Robotics is launching new technology solutions for retailers and providers of logistics services, according to a Tuesday (April 5) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Cashfree Payments Intros KYC Automation Tool
April 04, 2022

Banking solutions firm Cashfree Payments is introducing a new verification tool as part of its know your customer (KYC) suite of authentication products, according to a press release on Monday (April 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in FinTech: OpenSea Takes Credit; Anyday Seeded for New BNPL Twist; Tech Innovations Raise...
April 03, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, OpeaSea is now accepting debit, credit and other payment forms for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), meaning that even people who don’t dabble in crypto can still buy, sell, trade and collect digital art. Plus, Anyday raised seed funds to introduce its split...

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Intelligent Cash Flow Platforms Key to AR/AP’s ‘Seismic Shift’
April 01, 2022

To describe the evolution of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions and the value of automation, Ted Tekippe, head of payment strategy and operations at Scrypt, uses the analogy of GPS functions for drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Today in FinTech: Brazilian FinTech Cerc Readies IPO; Revolut Thinks Global; Fiserv, Finicity Share Data
March 30, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Brazil’s FinTech Cerc is preparing to go public while Revolut is eyeing worldwide growth. Plus, Finicity and Finserv are collaborating to bring meaning to data collection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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T-Mobile Says 5G Hype Has Outpaced Developers
March 30, 2022

There has been much hype around 5G, but developers haven’t delivered many products that use it to its full potential, T-Mobile said when rolling out some new programs designed to accelerate innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Robotic ‘Factory in the Field’ System Lends a Hand to Labor-Strapped Builders
March 30, 2022

In the seesawing scene that is home building and buying in the pandemic era, the housing shortage drags on — as does a dearth of skilled workers who’ve left the industry since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...