Fidelity Investments, the Boston-based fund company, is becoming a leader in blockchain technology, investing billions of dollars on that and other cutting-edge technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Amazon is reportedly getting into the online mattress business, entering a market in which a handful of startups are trying to dominate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
IdentityMind Global announced Monday (Oct. 1) that IdentityMind’s pioneering compliance, risk management and fraud prevention platform has integrated CipherTrace’s digital currency risk assessment technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Bad news and rumors seem to travel more quickly than good news, and that’s certainly true in the digital age. The latest example? A WhatsApp message that caused a significant stock price drop in India for an eCommerce firm. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Following a complaint from Citizens Advice, Britain’s competition regulator might investigate financial service and telecom companies. The group had contended that consumers were being “ripped off” if they didn’t switch providers, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
When most parents think about their children’s fashion choices, it is in the context of trying to convince them they cannot wear their Halloween costume to Thanksgiving dinner with their grandparents. They aren’t usually wondering which of this year’s Gucci, Prada and Balmain runway items is...
In its debut as a publicly traded company, peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Circle opened slightly above its initial offer price of 440 pence at 460 pence a share on Friday (Sept. 28). The original range set by the company for the stock was between 420 and 530...
Following its acquisition of JUMP Bikes, Uber is looking to create its own versions of scooter and bikes. The company is bringing recruiting, supply chain and other staff to southern China to work with scooter and bike manufacturers, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...
Gyms traditionally work on the membership model, requiring monthly or annual commitments from people who work or live near their facilities. But subscription services are taking a different approach to the space, expanding the reach of gyms beyond just locals. Business travelers, for instance, might...
