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B2B Payments
Hypur Enables B2B Payments For CBD eMerchants
April 19, 2019

Electronic payments company Hypur, which targets the cannabis and hemp industries, has unveiled its online electronic payment solution for transactions within the hemp and CBD community. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
What Payroll Innovation Says About Accountants’ Shifting Role
April 19, 2019

The shifting role of small business (SMB) accountants is largely driven by the increase in automated solutions available to business owners today. With machines now taking care of repetitive financial tasks, accountants have had to readjust their position from number-cruncher to value-adder to remain relevant....

B2B Payments
Walmart Offers Cheaper Supplier Finance For Sustainability
April 19, 2019

Walmart and HSBC are introducing a new initiative that pegs supplier financing rates to that vendor’s sustainability performances. 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...

Delivery
Convoy Go Levels The Playing Field For Small Carriers
April 19, 2019

Convoy, the trucking services company, announced Thursday (April 18) the launch of Convoy Go, a nationwide drop and hook marketplace that lets carriers and owner-operators haul pre-loaded trailers and enter the drop ship market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

IPO
Pinterest Valuation Tops Nordstrom’s
April 19, 2019

Pinterest, the image search startup, made its debut as a publicly traded company Thursday (April 18) and was able to close up 28 percent from its IPO price. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Chipotle Hacked, Payment Credentials Compromised
April 19, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the credit card payment information for a small number of customers. Many customers have recently posted on social media that orders placed at the restaurant fraudulently used their payment cards during the first...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Microsoft Acquires Express Logic To Boost IoT
April 19, 2019

Microsoft announced that it has acquired Express Logic, a leader in real-time operating systems (RTOS) for Internet of Things (IoT), and in edge devices powered by microcontroller units (MCUs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Investments
Digital Health Investments Fall 19 Pct In Q1
April 19, 2019

A new report has revealed that investments in digital health startups fell 19 percent in the first quarter of 2019. Data from Mercom Capital Group showed that investors put $2 billion into digital health startups during the first quarter of the year, less than the...

Security & Fraud
Facebook Admits Millions Of Instagram Passwords Were Exposed
April 18, 2019

Facebook admitted on Thursday (April 18) that millions of Instagram passwords were available to be seen by employees in a company-wide database, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...