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Patreon: The Billion-Dollar Platform For Content Creators
January 24, 2019

In the Middle Ages, if one found that they were the creative type, drawn to designing works of art, one would have quickly also found that they needed a patron – a king, queen, lord, cleric or pope with a passion for the creation of...

Banking
Online Shift Trims Citi’s Russian Bank (Branches)
January 24, 2019

Regulatory oversight may have the impact of reducing some banks’ physical footprint abroad. To be specific, that may be the case in at least one geopolitical battleground, and where Russia is the site of at least some of the trimming. Get the Full Story Complete...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Past Acquisition Failures, Wins Hang Over Talk Of Big Deals
January 24, 2019

The past few weeks have been interesting ones when it comes to imagining potential acquisitions in the world of commerce and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Paytm Eyes Developed Markets In 2019
January 24, 2019

Paytm, the digital payments company, could expand into one or two more developed markets this year. 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 our daily...

Regulation
US Gov’t Pressures India Over eCommerce Rules
January 24, 2019

The United States government is raising concerns about India’s eCommerce regulations that go into effect on Feb. 1, which will prevent companies from selling products through companies in which they have a stake. The rule also prevents them from inking exclusive deals with sellers. Get...

Biometrics
Microsoft CEO Backs Facial Recognition Regulation
January 24, 2019

With concerns mounting over the use of facial recognition technology to monitor people and intrude on privacy, Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella said he supports regulation of the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
SeatGeek On Driving The Future Of Ticket Sales Via Rideshares
January 24, 2019

Ridesharing services aren’t just a way for passengers to get from Point A to Point B: They can also enable retailers and brands to provide in-car shopping experiences. With Cargo, consumers can instantly order snacks, cosmetics and electronics, among other items, while on their trips....

Retail
Minted And Creating Retail Via Up-Vote For The Instacrowd
January 24, 2019

Minted, the online stationery and printed goods business that specializes in greeting cards, children’s murals, artwork and other printed items, doesn’t go about design quite like any other firm. Instead of hiring retail merchandisers to design the style of the season to bring to consumers, Minted looks...

Retail
How AR/VR Tech Is Reshaping Retail
January 24, 2019

Before consumers started to trade brick-and-mortar shopping experiences for eCommerce websites, retailers could bring customers through their doors with window displays. Now, with this shift, retailers are creating engaging experiences that digitally-connected consumers can tap into online with the help of virtual reality (VR) and...