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B2B Payments
Why X-Border Payments Aren’t Waiting For Blockchain To Innovate
January 29, 2018

Bitcoin grabs the headlines, but as investors rush to jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, there are other market forces at play ready to make an impact in cross-border payments – today. It’s among one of the most pressing needs in financial services to address friction...

B2B Payments
China Tackles ‘Grim, Complicated’ Corporate Debt
January 29, 2018

China’s rising levels of corporate debt are in the headlines again with the nation’s banking regulator reportedly introducing to lower debt levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
California Moves Forward On Effort To Bank Marijuana Businesses
January 29, 2018

California is pressing forward with efforts to provide legal banking services to marijuana businesses as cannabis companies struggle to get banked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Breakout Capital Opens Door To Factoring Companies
January 29, 2018

Small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending company Breakout Capital is expanding its product line, according to company reports on Friday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Mobile Commerce
2018: The Year Of The Mobile Wallet Reset
January 29, 2018

It’s time to talk more about what we’re really trying to accomplish for consumers — and for our businesses — and less about the tactics some are trying, with mixed success, to accomplish that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Chinese Smartphone Market Declines For First Time
January 29, 2018

The smartphone market declined for the first time ever in 2017, with shipments dropping 4 percent year-over-year, according to market research firm Canalys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Airbnb Spending $5M To Build Localized Experiences
January 29, 2018

Airbnb, which last year launched Experiences – an initiative that enables small businesses, entrepreneurs and community non-profits to create immersive experiences for travelers – is increasing its investment in that area of its business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Mobile Payments
Huawei Pay Launches In Russia With Union Pay
January 29, 2018

China’s UnionPay and Huawei are teaming up to bring Huawei Pay to Russia. 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....

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MoneyGram CEO Plans Waves With Ripple  
January 29, 2018

Headlines swirl around the price of bitcoin and its cryptocurrency cousins, around psychological barriers tied to $10,000 thresholds, around raids on suspect operators, around tax rates in South Korea and hacks of crypto exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...