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Regulation
Deep Dive: Retailers Face Mobile Authentication Challenges Under SCA
October 09, 2019

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Investments
Uber Losses Trigger $228M Write-Off At PayPal
October 09, 2019

PayPal lost $228 million in the third quarter partially due to Uber’s failure to make money, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Oct. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Getting Invoices Off The CEO’s Desk, Approved — And Paid
October 09, 2019

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Subscription Payments Meet Emerging Markets
October 09, 2019

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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Amazon Veteran Named President Of Brightloom
October 09, 2019

Customer experience and engagement platform Brightloom announced two new executive team hires in a press release on Tuesday (Oct. 8). Ben Straley signs on as president and chief product officer, and Brian Zimmer joins as chief technology officer, the company said. Get the Full Story...

Investments
Apps And Alternative Finance Gain FinTech Investor Favor In India
October 08, 2019

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International
US Expansion Of Trade Blacklist Hurts China’s AI Plans
October 08, 2019

The United States has expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies ahead of trade talks, and the move will potentially hurt China’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, and its desire to become the leading country with the technology by 2030. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Alternative Finances
Why Migrant Workers Need Their Own Financial Services
October 08, 2019

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, as of 2018 (the last full year for which data is available), there were 28.2 million foreign-born persons in the U.S. labor force – representing roughly 17 percent of the total number. Foreign workers in the U.S. come from all...

Loyalty & Rewards
Rakuten And Prodege Team Up For Card-Linked Rewards
October 08, 2019

Rakuten In Store Network, an advertising platform to help push in-store sales and traffic with rewards programs linked to cards, has announced a partnership with engagement platform Prodege to increase its card-linked offers and allow for Prodege members to get gift cards and cash back...