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International
Nearly 100 Chinese Tech Startups Hit Unicorn Status In 2018
January 28, 2019

China’s startup market had a good year in 2018, with close to 100 technology companies garnering a valuation of more than $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
CardX CEO: Ban On Card Surcharge Ban May Lead to Lower Interchange Fees
January 28, 2019

Will the ban on the credit card surcharge automatically lead to significantly higher prices when consumers opt for the plastic (via card or digital wallets) at the pump, at the counter … or pretty much anywhere? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Regulation
India’s Snapdeal On Board With New eCommerce Rules
January 28, 2019

Snapdeal, the Indian eCommerce company, is backing India’s new eCommerce rules that will hurt Amazon.com and Walmart, saying in a letter to the federal government that protests over the new legislation underscore just how necessary is is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
CNBC, Acorns Announce Partnership And Investment
January 28, 2019

CNBC and Acorns, the FinTech that makes a mobile investing and savings app, announced on Monday (Jan. 28) a strategic partnership to create editorial content and events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
Singapore’s HIV Registry Data Exposed Online
January 28, 2019

Singapore’s Ministry of Health disclosed Monday (Jan. 28) that the private health information of its citizens has been breached. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Dropbox Buys HelloSign To Improve Document Workflow
January 28, 2019

Dropbox, the cloud storage company, announced Monday (Jan. 28) that it has acquired HelloSign, an easy-to-use eSignature and document workflow platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Mobile Payments
Discover, Garmin Pay Team On Payments
January 28, 2019

Discover, the payments company, and Garmin International announced on Monday (Jan. 28) that Discover cardmembers can now make payments using Garmin Pay, a contactless payment solution offered by the device maker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Azazie Disrupts Bridal Retail With Crowdsourced Designs
January 28, 2019

The bridal industry has been a rapidly shifting place of late, because the up-and-coming generation of millennials (presently the most marrying demographic) tend to think about – and shop for – their nuptial experiences a bit differently than their counterparts in previous generations. Millennials tend...

Retail
Why Mobile Order-Ahead Is A Must-Have Ingredient For QSRs
January 28, 2019

To help serve diners who crave convenience, restaurants and solution providers have started to test and grow their mobile ordering services. The aim is to allow diners to place their orders – and even pay – before they ever set foot in a restaurant. And...