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B2B Payments
SFO Chief Recuses Herself From Barclays Case
October 29, 2018

The new director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped down from the prosecution of four former Barclays bankers over potential conflicts of interest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Sam’s Club Launches High-Tech Test Store In Dallas
October 29, 2018

Sam’s Club, the Walmart-owned retailer, is gearing up to open a new store in Dallas that will act as a testbed for cutting-edge retail technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cross-border Payments
UK Ex-Intelligence Chief: Chinese Tech Overshadows US
October 29, 2018

Britain’s former secret intelligence service chief has warned that the U.S. is in danger of losing its spot as the most powerful country in the world due to a “more assertive” China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

IPO
Thinking ‘Differently’ Than Ant, Pintec Makes Its Post-IPO Plans
October 29, 2018

Pintec Technology Holdings Limited may not be a household name in the U.S., but it ended last week with a some very strong results on the American stock exchange. The firm, which provides an open platform that makes it possible for financial institutions (FIs) and...

Investments
Microsoft Pulls Ahead Of Amazon As Second-Most Valuable Tech Firm
October 26, 2018

Tech stocks – they used to feel like they were getting whipsawed. Now, they just feel like they go in one direction … down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

News
Five At Five: Would Visa Support Cryptocurrencies?
October 26, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest on how Visa views cryptocurrencies, and Expedia’s fresh plan to take on Airbnb. Moody’s has news about the charge-off climate, chocolate is getting more expensive...

Delivery
UPS Takes On Postmates With eBike Trial In Seattle
October 26, 2018

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that it is ready to unveil a delivery test service that utilizes electric bicycles to address growing traffic congestion and air-quality concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Europe
Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency
October 26, 2018

As the Riksbank seeks to adapt to a society that is turning to cashless payment methods, the Swedish central bank is considering issuing a digital currency. While the bank explained a concept of an “e-krona” in a report last year, it said on Friday (Oct. 26)...

Retail
Pinterest Powers Up Its Shopping Features
October 26, 2018

Pinterest, as the web’s best-known social media network/visual search engine, is among favored spots for online shoppers. It is also an incredibly tempting and fertile ground for commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...