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Ridesharing
Uber, Lyft Lose AB5 Appeal In California
October 23, 2020

Silicon Valley rideshare giants Uber and Lyft must abide by a California Court of Appeals’ decision that they can no longer classify their drivers as independent contractors, pending a ballot measure giving voters a say on election day (Nov. 3). Get the Full Story Complete...

Cross-border Payments
How Payments Choice (And Faster Payments) Make X-Border Commerce D2C
October 23, 2020

From the largest marquee names in luxury retail to artisans peddling handcrafted wares, selling direct to consumer has never been more urgent. But Emanuela Saccarola, Citi’s global head of product for cross-border payments, tells Karen Webster the transition to digital shopping and eCommerce requires a...

B2B Payments
Buyers, Suppliers Converge Around Virtual Cards
October 23, 2020

For the many businesses that have managed to endure the COVID-19 crisis, embracing changes that improve their cash flow and financial flexibility has been critical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Remediant’s B2B Cybersecurity Tech Arrives On CyberXchange
October 23, 2020

Privileged access management (PAM) software provider Remediant has unveiled “immediate availability” of its SecureONE technology through the CyberXchange digital cybersecurity and compliance marketplace, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Grocery Round-Up: SNAP’s Delivery Expansion, Amazon’s No Charge Pick-ups And The Store Building Binge
October 22, 2020

Another busy week in the rapidly digitizing world of grocery with a focus this week on making digital grocery orders more accessible to all coming in new upgrades to Whole Foods pickup and Aldi and Instacart’s joint SNAP expansion push. But even as consumers are getting increasingly digital...

Investments
Freelancer Banking App Lili Nets $15M For Expansion
October 22, 2020

All-in-one banking app Lili, which is typically used for freelancers, has raised $15 million in a funding round, a press release says, bringing its total raised to $25 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
White House Finalizing New Regulations For AI
October 22, 2020

The White House is in the final stretch of finishing guidance on how agencies in different sectors should regulate artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (Oct. 21).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: SK Telecom Debuts Blockchain Document Wallet; Israeli Blockchain Accelerator Collider Labs Crowdsources $1M
October 22, 2020

SK Telecom has indicated that it will provide its inaugural eWallet to keep electronic certificates and manage them, which is fueled by the blockchain and has the go-ahead from the South Korean government, Cointelegraph reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Mattel Sees 10 Pct Jump In Net Sales As Homebound Consumers Buy Toys
October 22, 2020

Mattel has reported a surprising jump in quarterly sales, with more growth hoped for in the holiday season, as retailers rushed to stock shelves with toys for parents ready to buy things for their children, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...