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AI Law Enforcement Tools Could Be Inaccurate
April 28, 2019

A research group revealed that it has discovered “serious shortcomings” in the predictive tools used by law enforcement agencies. 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...

IPO
Uber Drivers Could Get $40K Pre-IPO Bonus
April 28, 2019

Uber is gearing up to award drivers ahead of its initial public offering to the tune of $300 million, giving them as much as $40,00 each. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
Singapore Police Prevent Bitcoin Machine Scam
April 28, 2019

Police in Singapore helped stop a scam that was targeting users of bitcoin machines at a local mall. 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...

Security & Fraud
EU Watchdog Calls For Money Laundering Reform
April 28, 2019

The European Banking Authority is facing calls from the financial regulation head in Europe to improve its money laundering safeguards after opting not to pursue an investigation into the Danske Bank money laundering scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
Uber’s First Investors Could Make About $1.3B From IPO
April 26, 2019

The earliest investors in ride-hailing company Uber are looking to sell about $1.3 billion in shares during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) next month, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Banking
Moody’s: Auto Loans Improve, Credit Cards And Mortgages Stable
April 26, 2019

Moody’s Investors Service has released its Q1 report on consumer loans and their performances for the biggest U.S. retail banks. The loans includes auto, credit cards and mortgages, according to a release by the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Security & Fraud
The Case Of The $850 Million (Alleged) Crypto Fraud
April 26, 2019

Cryptocurrencies have had a rough week of it, evidenced by a double-digit percentage drop in bitcoin, arguably the marquee name in the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Starbucks CEO: Competitors’ Discounting In China Unsustainable
April 26, 2019

As Luckin Coffee gears up for an initial public offering (IPO), Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson believes that the use of discounting by competitors is not sustainable. The executive said his coffee chain is looking for a more sustainable growth plan, as its competitors eye gains...

News
Amazon’s Bitcoin Embrace And Cannabis Burgers Top The Week’s News
April 26, 2019

The end of a busy week provides a chance to catch up on the biggest news from the world of digital payments and commerce – news, trackers and even fun stories you may have missed. Welcome to the PYMNTS Weekender. We hope you enjoy. Get...