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Blackhawk Network has announced that PayPal and Venmo are now accepted payment methods at all Fareway locations, which includes 129 stores. This initiative aims to enhance customer service by offering digital payment options in response to growing consumer demand. Customers can pay via QR codes using either app, accessing various payment methods like debit and credit cards. According to Blackhawk, accepting digital payments can increase shopper loyalty, with 63% of consumers preferring retailers that offer these options.

PPRO has announced the acquisition of Alpha Fintech, a next-gen payments technology company, to enhance its digital payments infrastructure. This deal will strengthen PPRO's presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and enable faster delivery of products and services. Alpha Fintech's cloud-based platform integrates various digital payment solutions, enhancing risk management, fraud prevention, and analytics. This strategic move is projected to boost PPRO's capabilities and expand its customer offerings significantly. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2022.

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) has announced it is the first vendor to offer Venmo as a payment option for federal taxpayers, in addition to PayPal payments. This expansion aims to enhance taxpayer convenience, security, and increase satisfaction by facilitating digital tax payments. ACI reports that 90% of IRS electronic payments via ACI are made online or through mobile, with mobile payments growing by 85% from 2021 to 2022. ACI has securely processed over $25 billion in IRS tax payments for more than 20 years.

Investor's Business Daily has released its first Best Digital Wallets list, with Apple Pay taking the top spot, followed by Zelle, Amazon Pay, PayPal (PYPL), and Google Pay. The rankings were based on a survey of over 6,000 users evaluating services on categories such as ease of use, customer service, fair prices, security, and transaction speed. All top five wallets scored above 71.1 out of 100, indicating strong customer satisfaction, while the sixth position earned 65.9, significantly lower than the top five.

Nashville Metro Water Services has launched a new online billing and payment portal in collaboration with InvoiceCloud, a solution by EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT). This portal, introduced on February 23, offers enhanced options like payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal (NASDAQ-NMS: PYPL), and Venmo, while maintaining free eCheck usage. The initiative aims to improve customer satisfaction by delivering a seamless payment experience, reflecting Nashville's tech-savvy community needs. Assistant Director Shannon Frye emphasized the focus on customer preferences in their digital service offerings.

SFOX, a digital asset prime dealer, has received approval from Wyoming to operate as the first cryptocurrency firm with a trust charter. This allows SFOX to offer a comprehensive range of investment, trade execution, and custodian services to institutional and private clients, enhancing its market position as a reliable financial service provider. The charter will enable unique services like staking and better accessibility for smaller firms. SFOX also recently achieved a milestone by clearing the first-ever crypto NDF contract.

PCI Pal recently released a survey highlighting Canadians' concerns about data security in payments post-COVID-19. With over 1,000 respondents, it found that 85% believe trust in a company's security directly impacts their spending. 78% would cease spending with a company after a breach. Trust can be rebuilt, but organizations must show they've improved security. The report also reveals that 36% of consumers vet security practices before providing personal information, emphasizing the importance of secure payment processes in maintaining customer trust.

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced that it has been notified of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Tutanota LLC seeking to purchase 360,000 shares of PayPal stock at $125 per share. This price is contingent on PayPal's stock exceeding $125 on the last trading day before the offer expires on March 18, 2022. PayPal advises stockholders against tendering shares as the offer presents below-market pricing and is subject to various conditions that may not be met. Tutanota’s offer lacks the full disclosure requirements mandated by SEC rules due to its small size.

The City of Denton, TX, has partnered with InvoiceCloud, a solution of EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT), to launch a new digital payment portal for utility customers. This initiative, launched on February 17, aims to enhance online and text payment options for 140,000 residents. The portal supports various payment methods, strengthening the city’s push for paperless billing, currently adopted by only 30% of customers. The city anticipates improved customer engagement and reduced processing time for city staff.