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Security & Fraud
Latin America’s Dark, Crypto-Driven, Cybercrime Underbelly
February 28, 2020

To get a sense of the new frontiers in cybercrime, and how cryptocurrency helps fraudsters cover their tracks or finance their schemes … look, perhaps, to Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Digital Banking
Capital One To Focus On Digital, Close 37 Locations
February 28, 2020

Capital One is going to increase its focus on digitization and close 37 branches around the U.S., according to a report by Yahoo Finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs
February 28, 2020

To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next week. Witnesses scheduled to appear include PopCom CEO Dawn Dickson and Ownum CEO Shane Bigelow, as well as Jim Harper,...

Retail
Panera’s Coffee Deal Blends Loyalty And Competition
February 28, 2020

To paraphrase Shakespeare, there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to retail. But Panera Bread’s coffee subscription program just might come close. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Digital Banking
Challenger Bank Aion Launches In Belgium With Subscription Model
February 28, 2020

New subscription-only bank Aion is launching in Belgium, and it wants customers to be able to get the most out of their money, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
Amazon To Enter India’s Food Delivery Space
February 28, 2020

In a move that could interrupt the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, competition in the food delivery space in India could intensify as Amazon India reportedly aims to enter the industry in the near future. The eCommerce merchant is forecasted to test its on-demand food...

Payments Innovation
How FinTechs Help Companies Optimize Their Payments Acceptance Costs
February 28, 2020

FinTechs are helping companies understand and optimize their total cost of payments acceptance through technology. 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,...

News
Intuit’s Credit Karma Deal, Buy Buttons, Restaurant Apps Top This Week’s News
February 28, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Mapping Startup WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5M From Google, Toyota
February 28, 2020

WhereIsMyTransport, a mapping startup that works to outline public transport routes in emerging markets, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...