Riding public transportation in a foreign city is always something of an adventure, especially if one can’t speak or read the local language. Such was the experience of Visa Senior Vice President of Global Seller Products Jason Blackhurst in trying to take public transportation during an...
Payments have long been the conduit for new and different experiences in commerce. Look no further than the past year as proof as contactless payments, digital banking and digital wallets gained significant traction. Cryptos, too, of course — and bit by bit, we’re seeing the...
L’Oreal USA subsidiary SalonCentric, which already has a major presence in the retail hair products space, will open an online B2B wholesale site, the company’s technology provider for the venture announced on Wednesday (June 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The Massachusetts Steamship Authority, which operates ferries serving the summer hot spots Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod, announced on Twitter Wednesday (June 2) that it was the target of ransomware that, among other effects, limited the authority’s ability to process electronic payments. Get the...
Google in August will adjust its rules on cryptocurrency-related advertisements, first laid down in 2018, according to an update to its advertising policies page. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Ransomware attacks threatening in recent weeks to interfere with the way Americans heat their homes, drive their cars and eat are among factors prompting business leaders to call for a vigorous government response against the attackers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full...
Technology-powered home services marketplace Urban Company has raised $255 million in a Series F funding round that values the company at $2.1 billion, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Rent The Runway (RTR) is jumping into the resale apparel market, one of the latest companies to segue into the quickly expanding secondhand clothing space, CNBC reported on Wednesday (June 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
PayPal Holdings said it will deposit $135 million with “mission-driven” financial institutions (FIs) and managers that help members of minority groups “fight barriers to economic equity.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
