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Microsoft To Take On Amazon In Cashierless Checkout
June 14, 2018

Microsoft wants to take Amazon.com on in the cashierless checkout market — the software giant is working on its own self-checkout technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
In IPO Debut, Adyen Valuation Jumps Nearly 90 Percent
June 14, 2018

The FinTech rally comes to the Street. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Cross-border Payments
Flywire And UnionPay Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership
June 14, 2018

The market for Chinese consumers in search of education and medical care in the United States and around the world is large – and growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mobile Payments
ISVs And Future-Proofing Payments Integrations
June 14, 2018

If one thing is certain about the future, it’s that nothing can be certain – so it’s best to be prepared for everything. But when it comes to payments technology, that can be easier said than done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payment Methods
Mezu: What It Would Take To Replace Cash
June 14, 2018

When Yuval Brisker landed in Tel Aviv for a family function, he didn’t have time to stop at a bank and exchange money before hopping in a taxi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Five At Five: Humankind Gets Pink Slips
June 13, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at some of the day’s most important payments and commerce news. Today we have two stories — one about Amazon, the other about McDonald’s — that show how technology is replacing people. Google has a new shopping...

Investments
Digital Realtor Opendoor Grabs $325M, Eyes Expansion
June 13, 2018

With the completion of a $325 million “mega-round,” online real estate firm Opendoor is now valued at over $2 billion, a source close to the deal told Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Time To Write The Obituary For The Fast Food Worker?
June 13, 2018

The future is coming to McDonald’s and, according to recent reports, that future is going to look a lot like self-service order kiosks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Samsung NEXT Launches Fund For AI Startups
June 13, 2018

Samsung NEXT has announced the launch of Samsung NEXT Q Fund to fund startups involved in artificial intelligence (AI). Q Fund will provide Seed and Series A financing to startups solving AI problems, as well as those using AI to solve computer science problems. Get the...