Ireland’s tech community is on the rise, with Dublin standing at the epicenter. As established tech giants continue to set up shop in the city and homegrown startups flourish, it’s no wonder Dublin has been named a contender in the race to be Europe’s post-Brexit...
Elo, the Brazilian card brand, announced on Tuesday (July 26) it has conducted its first transaction outside of the country. The transaction with the Elo card was in the U.S. on the Discover Global Network, and the company said it shows the card is being...
By 2020, India will see digital payment growth of 10 times its current size, hitting $500 billion and contributing 15 percent to the country’s gross domestic product. That’s according to a new study conducted by Google and Boston Consulting Group. Get the Full Story Complete...
Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce marketplace giant, has announced plans to expand its reach to Australia by the end of 2016, according to media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
What Brexit? WePay sees opportunity across the Atlantic, announcing its move into the U.K. today. Bill Clerico, WePay’s CEO, explains the allure of the U.K. for online platforms that want to offer payments as a service, and why it makes sense to get in now.
With FinTech startups exploding on the scene, U.K. and Korea want to make it easier for both companies to invest in the financial technology sector, creating a so-called “FinTech bridge.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Considered to be one of India’s most developed cities, Pune is making a name for itself as a go-to tech hub in the country. In recent years, the city has seen an exponential growth of its startup community and may be on its way to...
A group of behind-the-scenes investors are pushing to have Uber cease its escalating war with Didi Chuxing, China’s largest taxi cab-hailing company, over control of the lucrative Chinese marketplace because they fear it is costing the company too much money, according to a Bloomberg report....
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to help combat the high fees associated with overdrafts. 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...
