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Banking
Goldman’s Marcus Has Lost $1.3B Since 2016
September 29, 2019

Consumer bank Marcus, launched by Goldman Sachs in 2016, has lost $1.3 billion despite buying startups and building call centers in Utah and Texas, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (Sept. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
China Says Foreign Investment Welcome Despite Potential US Restrictions
September 29, 2019

China’s financial markets will stay open and foreign investment will be welcomed even though U.S. President Donald Trump is calling to curtail funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

IPO
Nasdaq Moves To Limit Chinese SMB IPOs
September 29, 2019

Nasdaq is putting the heat on initial public offerings (IPOs) of small Chinese companies, Reuters reported on Sunday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eCommerce
Rent The Runway Freezes New Subscriptions
September 29, 2019

As the clothing platform encounters multiple supply chain and inventory issues, Rent the Runway isn’t taking on new subscribers or event rentals until Oct. 15 at the soonest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
The Big Bucks Behind Sleep (Or Lack Thereof)
September 28, 2019

The benefits of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated – nor the negative consequences of not getting one. The average human being needs seven to nine hours per night of sleep, and while there is no medical benefit to sleeping more than that average,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Crypto Startup RSK Acquires Social Network Taringa
September 27, 2019

Crypto startup RSK will buy Spanish social media network Taringa in a bid to expand and to gain access to the platform’s 20 million users, according to a report by Forbes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

News
Big Fraud, Big FinTech and Big Uber Top Week’s News
September 27, 2019

There is never a dull moment in the world of payments and commerce, and no matter how hard you work to keep up, it can be easy to miss something. That’s where the PYMNTS Weekender comes in. Coverage this week includes a new Amex financial...

Europe
Vestager: EU Should Proceed With No-Deal Digital Tax
September 27, 2019

In a move that increases pressure on multinationals, European Union commissioners-designate said the bloc should come to an agreement on a digital tax if a deal doesn’t happen at a worldwide level by the conclusion of 2020. The incoming commissioners also noted their priorities on...

Regulation
Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
September 27, 2019

Bertrand Perez, the managing director of the Geneva-based Libra Association, an independent organization meant to oversee Facebook’s proposed digital currency, said that due to regulatory issues, the cryptocurrency might not be released by June of 2020 as proposed. Get the Full Story Complete the form...