Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo, which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility”...
Deutsche Bank, more than a year after being hit with a fine of close to $700 million for enabling money laundering, has discovered more issues in its ability to completely identify clients and where their money is coming from. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Square announced it is opening its Reader hardware to developers, enabling them to build their own custom checkout and point of sale experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly voted on Thursday (Aug. 2) to legalize money exchange operations in an effort to relax the government’s strict currency controls. According to Reuters, economists say it’s unlikely that President Nicolás Maduro’s government would do away completely with the controls. The country is...
“Fake it ‘til you make it” is a familiar idiom with roots in the great teachings of Aristotle, who once said that a person who acted virtuous would, in fact, become a virtuous person. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes a bankruptcy filing by Brookstone, Apple surpassing the $1 trillion market cap milestone, Amazon getting hit by Italian regulators, Kroger launching delivery in key markets...
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a burgeoning hub for startups in the technology sector. The city is home to European offices for multinational technology companies, as well as banks and startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Brookstone, the specialty retailer known for massage chairs and gadgets, filed for bankruptcy protection, reported the Wall Street Journal. 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...
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo rolled out shopping chatbot Uniqlo IQ on Thursday (August 2), which acts as a digital concierge service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
