Business and cloud software company Workday has bought Trusted Key, an identity authentication company that uses blockchain technology, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
A former Microsoft engineer named Volodymyr Kvashuk was arrested and charged with mail fraud for allegedly stealing millions in digital money from Microsoft, according to the Department of Justice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
OfferUp is a local mobile marketplace competing with businesses like eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The firm received $130 million in financing in 2016, taking the complete financing of the business to over $221 million, and was the only closely-held business firm in Seattle at...
FinTech firms are keeping tabs on the optimization curve of eCommerce merchants — and how their payments needs evolve. Merchants might start with an off-the-shelf eCommerce platform and use that company’s payment solution. Alternatively, they might build their own websites and use a payment processor...
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has announced it has plans to relaunch its Hitch carpooling service with added safety features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
The Department of Justice (DOJ) may file a lawsuit to block the merger of telecom giants Sprint and T-Mobile if the two parties can’t reach a settlement by next week, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys R Us, is partnering with retail-as-a-service startup b8ta to launch a new curated store experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Plaid’s core business is centered on helping make it easy for developers get up and running with financial apps. That mostly until this point has been focused on areas like basic accounts (savings and checking) and, more recently, investments. But, as the U.S. faces $1.6...
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his department will use “very, very strong” regulations to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies don’t become “the equivalent of Swiss-numbered bank accounts.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
