Valassis Study Finds Mobile Coupon Use On The Rise
Valassis Study Finds Mobile Coupon Use On The Rise
April 25, 2017  |  Mobile Applications

A recent study by Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, found that discounts received via smartphone or other mobile devices influence where 67 percent of...

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Jack Ma Thinks AI Could Cause “More Pain Than Happiness”
Jack Ma Thinks AI Could Cause “More Pain Than Happiness”
April 25, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

While most tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs can not quite sing enough of the praises of the AI-enhanced and fully automated world, there is at least...

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Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
April 25, 2017  |  Startups

After closing a $400 million Series D round at a valuation of $3.4 billion back in March, grocery delivery startup Instacart is eyeing some major U.S....

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Consumers’ Lack Of Trust Online Is Hurting eCommerce Growth
Consumers’ Lack Of Trust Online Is Hurting eCommerce Growth
April 25, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Internet users are growing more concerned with their online privacy, with a new survey conducted by Ipsos and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)...

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Alleged Bitcoin Creator’s Company Sold To Private Investors
Alleged Bitcoin Creator’s Company Sold To Private Investors
April 25, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Craig Wright, who has claimed to have invented the bitcoin cryptocurrency under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has seen the firm built around his research sold...

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Oracle Creates Internal Startup To Stay Ahead Of Competition
Oracle Creates Internal Startup To Stay Ahead Of Competition
April 25, 2017  |  Innovation

Multinational computer technology corporation Oracle is looking to shake things up in the innovation department to stay ahead of younger rivals. (It has been around...

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Token Raises $15.7M In Funding Including From Octopus Ventures
Token Raises $15.7M In Funding Including From Octopus Ventures
April 25, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Token, a turnkey open banking platform provider, announced Monday (April 24) that it raised $15.7 million in Series A funding. In a press release, the...

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Amazon Gets Into Subscription Biz With Subscribe With Amazon
Amazon Gets Into Subscription Biz With Subscribe With Amazon
April 25, 2017  |  Amazon

Ecommerce giant Amazon expanded its subscription business after an announcement on Monday (April 24) detailed the launch of Subscribe With Amazon, a marketplace to subscribe to...

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UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
April 25, 2017  |  International

From the point of view of a consumer in Myanmar, there is little difference between carrying a Visa and a UnionPay card — which is...

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