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5099: Klarna is adjusting its strategy by increasing human customer service agents after realizing the negative impact of replacing employees with AI, aiming to improve service quality.

Source: pasionmovil.com

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5109: Klarna used a digital avatar of its CEO to announce its first quarter 2025 financial results, continuing its investment in AI despite previous setbacks.

Source: ndmais.com.br

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5113: Klarna's CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski replaced himself with an AI avatar to announce the company's Q1 2025 results, highlighting the company's increased use of AI and its impact on revenue and employee numbers.

Source: valor.globo.com

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5117: Klarna's CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski criticizes BankID for its dominant position in Sweden's digital payment infrastructure, advocating for more competition and hinting at Klarna's plans to move away from BankID.

Source: sweclockers.com

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5116: Klarna's report indicates a growing number of customers are struggling to repay BNPL loans, reflecting broader financial stress among U.S. consumers, especially younger and minority groups, amid rising consumer debt.

Source: fastcompany.com

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5068: Klarna partnered with Doordash to offer BNPL services for food delivery, highlighting the growing trend of using BNPL for everyday purchases in the USA.

Source: nzz.ch

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5019: Affirm announced its decision to start reporting users' payment information to Experian in 2025, which will affect how credit scores are calculated for its users.

Source: finance.yahoo.com

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4882: Klarna and other 'buy now, pay later' services report increasing difficulties among consumers in repaying loans, highlighting broader financial stress as consumer debt hits a record high.

Source: thestar.com

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4721: Klarna Group is reducing its dependence on AI for customer service due to quality concerns, resuming hiring and testing a new support model involving remote workers.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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4666: Sezzle reported a 123% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, driven by its buy now, pay later business and fast-growing subscription services, with management expecting net income to rise significantly.

Source: nasdaq.com

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4603: Markus Villig, CEO of Bolt, criticizes Europe's capital markets for being unable to support its companies, leading them to seek funding in the US, and calls for regulatory reforms to foster innovation and investment within Europe.

Source: hashtag.al

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4549: Klarna, after replacing human employees with AI chatbots, faced customer complaints about impersonal interactions and lack of empathy, leading the company to reverse its decision and rehire human workers.

Source: business24.ro

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4138: Klarna, a Swedish fintech startup, has begun rehiring employees it previously laid off in favor of AI, recognizing the limitations of AI in maintaining service quality and now prioritizing human capital in its customer support operations.

Source: cnews.ru

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4152: Stripe announced significant upgrades to its financial infrastructure platform, introducing new tools for global money management, including multi-currency support, Stablecoin Financial Accounts, and AI-powered checkout experiences, aiming to make financial operations seamless and programmable.

Source: tekedia.com

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4267: Affirm shares dropped significantly after the company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast, with concerns over CEO Max Levchin's strategy to expand 0% loans, despite some analysts remaining bullish on its long-term growth potential.

Source: nbcwashington.com

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4299: Affirm Holdings' stock fell after its outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 failed to impress, despite reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

Source: za.investing.com

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4327: Affirm reported a significant jump in gross merchandise value and expressed confidence in managing macroeconomic challenges, despite a slight deceleration in transaction growth and a dip in shares.

Source: pymnts.com

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4338: Affirm reported a better-than-expected profit for the prior quarter but provided a weaker revenue forecast for the current quarter, leading to an 8% drop in its stock price during extended trading.

Source: nbcboston.com

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4367: Stripe announced a series of new products including an AI foundation model for payments, stablecoin-powered accounts, and a new Orchestration solution, alongside a migration collaboration with Nvidia, aiming to improve fraud detection and global payment methods.

Source: ai.zhiding.cn

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475: The court in Utrecht ruled on cases involving Klarna and other BNPL services, highlighting concerns over Klarna's profit model from late payments and its compliance with consumer credit regulations.

Source: nrc.nl

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507: A court ruled that Klarna cannot earn from late payers without clear communication about the costs of borrowing and prior credit checks, highlighting issues with the buy now pay later model.

Source: bndestem.nl

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523: Klarna introduces a flexible deposit account with a 2.30% interest rate, no fees, and no minimum deposit, accessible via its official app.

Source: punto-informatico.it

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829: Klarna and DoorDash have partnered to offer a buy now, pay later option for food and grocery deliveries, aiming to provide more flexible payment solutions, though experts caution against overuse for small purchases.

Source: fox13now.com

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1138: Affirm Holdings' stock has plunged nearly 30% this year due to macroeconomic headwinds and a seemingly high valuation, making it an unattractive investment at its current price.

Source: nasdaq.com

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1246: The article discusses the rising trend of using BNPL services for travel expenses among Americans, particularly younger generations, while warning about the potential fees and credit score impacts of missing payments.

Source: udn.com

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1451: Klarna has entered the deposit account market with a flexible option, offering a 2.40% daily interest rate without management fees or minimum deposit requirements, accessible via its official app.

Source: punto-informatico.it

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1582: Klarna has expanded its services beyond installment payments by introducing a flexible deposit account, offering users a 2.40% daily interest rate on their savings, with no management fees or minimum deposit requirements, and protection under the Swedish deposit guarantee system.

Source: punto-informatico.it

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1636: Klarna postponed its US IPO due to financial market turbulence following Trump's tariff announcement, despite its profitable 'Buy Now, Pay Later' model gaining traction globally, including in Switzerland, though facing challenges in widespread adoption there.

Source: tagesanzeiger.ch

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1633: Klarna postponed its US stock market debut due to financial market turbulence, despite its profitable 'Buy Now, Pay Later' model facing challenges in Switzerland where traditional invoice purchases are prevalent.

Source: berneroberlaender.ch

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1742: Klarna partners with Clover to offer flexible payment options in-store, aiming to attract more customers and boost sales, with plans to expand the partnership to ecommerce payments and further geographic growth.

Source: thepaypers.com

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1751: Companies like Klarna and StubHub have delayed their IPO roadshows due to unfavorable market conditions, raising questions about the future of IPO candidates and the potential for a long freeze in the new offering market.

Source: news.crunchbase.com

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1952: Affirm has started reporting its Pay-in-4 loans to Experian, marking a significant step towards integrating buy now/pay later loans into credit reports, despite challenges in updating credit underwriting models and the need for wider industry participation.

Source: americanbanker.com

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2894: Klarna postponed its IPO at the NYSE due to market instability caused by Trump's tariffs, as reported by WSJ and FT.

Source: businessinsider.de

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2905: Klarna, the Swedish payment service provider, is preparing for a US IPO, aiming to raise around one billion USD, with the company's valuation estimated at 15 billion USD, amidst volatile market conditions and a focus on tech IPOs by investors.

Source: it-boltwise.de

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2998: Klarna has paused its planned IPO due to concerns over new US tariffs, citing potential adverse effects on consumer spending and merchant financial conditions.

Source: finance.yahoo.com

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3012: Klarna's data shows UK shoppers are embracing The White Lotus aesthetic in their wardrobes and interiors, with significant increases in purchases of items like ruffled skirts and rattan furniture, influenced by the series.

Source: getsurrey.co.uk

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3081: Swedish fintech Klarna has paused its U.S. IPO plans due to market instability caused by new tariffs, potentially affecting the recovery of the U.S. IPO market.

Source: us.fashionnetwork.com

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3225: Klarna, the Swedish payment services firm, has postponed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange due to financial turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs, canceling an event to attract investors.

Source: elnacional.cat

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3399: Klarna and StubHub have delayed their IPOs due to market turbulence following President Donald Trump's tariff announcement, with no new timeline set for their public debuts.

Source: nbcdfw.com

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3428: Swedish fintech Klarna has paused its U.S. IPO plans due to market instability caused by new tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Source: streetinsider.com

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3434: Klarna and StubHub have postponed their IPO plans due to tariff uncertainties and investor concerns, with Klarna aiming for a $15 billion valuation.

Source: za.investing.com

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3547: Affirm and other BNPL lenders are now reporting loan information to credit bureaus like Experian and TransUnion, which could soon affect credit scores as new scoring models are developed to include BNPL payments.

Source: money.com

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67: Klarna has secured exclusive rights to offer financing at Walmart's checkout, a deal described as a 'game changer' by its co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, potentially boosting its stock value.

Source: dagensps.se

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3726: Klarna, after facing a significant valuation drop and intense competition, is preparing for an IPO in New York, marking a pivotal moment in its 20-year journey as a fintech leader.

Source: cafef.vn

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