Alternative Finances

Alternative Finances
InstaCart Raises $44 Million To Buy More Groceries
June 17, 2014

One of a rapid proliferation of services looking to cash in on the customers desires to never go to a store again and also receive deliveries on the same day, InstaCart received a $44 million dollar boost in the form of a funding infusion in...

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Convicted Hacker Finds PayPal Bug?
June 16, 2014

A PayPal policy loophole, which can be exploited to fraudulently double money, became common knowledge when a convicted former NASA hacker reported it to the bug bounty team at PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Is eBay Shutting Down Its Local Delivery Service?
June 13, 2014

Earlier this week it was reported that eBay was shutting down its local delivery service, eBay Now. Various sources spoke with VentureBeat and explained that while the service was only launched two years ago, things have allegedly not been running smoothly. Get the Full Story...

Will Discounts Drive Bitcoin Adoption?
June 13, 2014

Bitcoin Tracker | Week 28 Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

InComm Enters European Prepaid Market
June 13, 2014

InComm, an Atlanta based prepaid product company, has partnered with European electronics retailer Media-Saturn GmbH to roll out a variety of gift card brands at more than 400 Media Markt and Media Saturn locations in Germany. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

There’s Gold In Them Thar ATMs!
June 13, 2014

Who wants to withdraw boring dollar bills when you can withdraw a 1-ounce bar of gold? Individuals who have always wanted this option need to only visit Stack’s Bowers on 123 W. 57th St. in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Ripple LatAm Looks To Streamline Remittences and Cross-Border Payments
June 13, 2014

The Ripple protocol allows users and businesses  send any kind of currency across its network nearly instantly to other individuals and businesses in the coverage zone.  Not only are payments recieved quickly, they are also taken in the recipients native coin. Get the Full Story...

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Western Union To Deliver Same-Day ACH
June 12, 2014

The race for faster settlement through automated clearinghouse (ACH) payments continues to heat up. And Western Union soon may be in the driver’s seat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Expedia: We Accept Bitcoin!
June 12, 2014

Travel site Expedia announced this week that it will soon be accepting bitcoin as payment for hotel bookings through its website. This would make Expedia the first major travel agency to accept bitcoin, according to the Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the...