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Regulation
FanDuel, DraftKings Launch Online Gambling Products
September 10, 2018

Bet on it: More gambling is coming to consumers’ mobile devices, including via companies that provide fantasy sports betting, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision from earlier this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Chain Acquired By Lightyear; New Company To Be Called Interstellar
September 10, 2018

Chain Inc., the San Francisco blockchain startup, has been bought by Lightyear Corp., a company that is developing on the Stellar blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Ridesharing
Uber Ecosystem Expands Into Uber Cash
September 10, 2018

Mention innovation and disruption and thoughts will often turn to Uber. The story of the ridesharing company’s massive disruption of the century-old regulated taxi industry is well-documented. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Why Walmart’s eCommerce Expansion Is Facing Resistance From Premium Brands
September 10, 2018

To bring higher-end products to its website, Walmart had courted brands like water-filtration company Katadyn for months. As part of its efforts, the retailer gave some brands the opportunity to determine how outside sellers on the its website price and display their products. But Walmart’s...

Retail
How Adventure Commerce Is Finding New Adrenaline Through Social
September 10, 2018

Tour operators who offer a wildlife adventure or a skydiving experience may face a common challenge: How can they market their activities to the right travelers? To reach those customers, some businesses are turning to social media networks designed around travel offer deals and reservations....

Retail
Why Thorntons Is Investing In The Loyal C-Store Customer
September 10, 2018

Traditional convenience store customers aren’t known for, or pursued for, their loyalty. Convenience store buys have historically been viewed as impulsive by nature – the quick candy bar, lotto ticket or pack of smokes (those less of that in the era of anti-tobacco legislation). No...

Regulation
British Airways Data Hack A Test Case For GDPR
September 10, 2018

GDPR compliance has yet to be fully embraced by firms on a global scale, yet headlines from this past week show just what the repercussions might be against a new regulatory landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Commercial Cards, Mobile A Heavenly Match: UMB
September 10, 2018

Financial service providers looking to enhance B2B payments offerings must turn their attention to the user experience. Digital payments, faster transaction times, streamlined reconciliation, and greater visibility and control are all key components to an improved corporate payments offering, noted Uma Wilson, director of bank...

B2B Payments
ADP: Market Strong Despite Sluggish Jobs Growth
September 10, 2018

Payroll service provider ADP released its monthly hiring statistics for U.S. companies late last week, finding a drop in hiring growth for businesses of all sizes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...