Today In Payments

Today In Payments: Goldman Launches Marcus Invest; Europe Eyes Amsterdam As Center For SPACs
Today In Payments: Goldman Launches Marcus Invest; Europe Eyes Amsterdam As Center For SPACs
February 17, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Goldman launched its investment app, Marcus Invest, and Amsterdam steps out as the center for European SPACs. Plus, Marqeta looks to...

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Today In Payments: Mastercard, Razorpay Team On SMB Digital Payments; Amex Responding To DOJ Review of SMB Card Sales
Today In Payments: Mastercard, Razorpay Team On SMB Digital Payments; Amex Responding To DOJ Review...
February 16, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Mastercard and India’s Razorpay have teamed up for SMB digital payments, and American Express says it is cooperating with DOJ’s investigation...

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Today In Payments: Figure Sets Up Blank-Check Firm To Advance Blockchain Lending; Affirm Hits 4.5M Users
Today In Payments: Figure Sets Up Blank-Check Firm To Advance Blockchain Lending; Affirm Hits 4.5M...
February 12, 2021  |  News

In today’s news, Figure set up a SPAC to raise $250 million, and Affirm reported solid growth in 2020 in its first earnings call. Plus,...

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Today In Payments: Microsoft Mulled $51 Billion Pinterest Acquisition; Uber Earnings Show Delivering Food Beats Delivering People
Today In Payments: Microsoft Mulled $51 Billion Pinterest Acquisition; Uber Earnings Show Delivering Food Beats...
February 11, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Microsoft was reportedly in talks to acquire Pinterest, and Uber showed optimism for recovery amid the digital shift in its Q4...

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Today In Payments: FIS Q4 Earnings Show Strength In Loyalty-Based POS Pipeline; Fiserv Q4 Earnings Make Digital-First Star
Today In Payments: FIS Q4 Earnings Show Strength In Loyalty-Based POS Pipeline; Fiserv Q4 Earnings...
February 10, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, FIS reported earnings that showed a rise in POS loyalty programs, and Fiserv’s earnings focused on its digital products. Plus, Shopify’s...

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Today In Payments: DoorDash Acquires Robotic Food Prep Company; RBC Says Apple Pay Should Include Crypto Functionality
Today In Payments: DoorDash Acquires Robotic Food Prep Company; RBC Says Apple Pay Should Include...
February 09, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, DoorDash is acquiring food prep company Chowbotics, and an RBC analyst said Apple Pay should develop crypto functionalities. Plus, a report...

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Today In Payments: InsurTech Oscar Health Files for IPO; Robinhood Margin Account Users 14 Times More Likely To Default
Today In Payments: InsurTech Oscar Health Files for IPO; Robinhood Margin Account Users 14 Times...
February 08, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Oscar Health filed for an IPO, and Robinhood borrowers are 14 times more likely to default on loans. Plus, Hyundai denied...

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Today In Payments: Walmart Buys Ad Tech Platform; Peloton Records First $1 Billion Quarter
Today In Payments: Walmart Buys Ad Tech Platform; Peloton Records First $1 Billion Quarter
February 05, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Walmart pushes deeper into the advertising business, and Peloton hit its first $1 billion quarter. Plus, Instacart is offering same-day delivery...

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Today In Payments: PayPal Hits 377 Million Active Accounts In 2020; China’s Internet Population Surges To Almost 1 Billion
Today In Payments: PayPal Hits 377 Million Active Accounts In 2020; China’s Internet Population Surges...
February 04, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, PayPal recorded 377 million active accounts in 2020, and a new report shows China has almost 1 billion internet users. Plus,...

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