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CFPB
Rep. Darrell Issa May Head Up CFPB
June 15, 2018

Sources are saying that Representative Darrell Issa, the Republican lawmaker from California, might be the next leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Walmart Opens First High-Tech Supermarket In China
June 15, 2018

Walmart has opened its first small-format supermarket in Shenzhen, China, with five more locations planned in the country by the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Etsy To Raise Seller Transaction Fees
June 15, 2018

Online crafts marketplace Etsy saw its shares surge on Thursday (June 14) after revising its seller transaction fee. 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...

Payment Methods
GasBuddy CEO: GasBack Is The New Cash Back
June 15, 2018

With about 220 million drivers on the road, gas is a commodity that nearly everybody needs. The average American fills up their gas tank three to four times per month, buying an average of 11 gallons each time. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Wearables
Will Kids Be Key To Cracking The Wearables Code?
June 14, 2018

The Fitbit Ace, the wearable company’s latest $100 offer geared specifically to children, is officially out on the market. Designed for children eight and up, the product, according to reviews in The Verge, is similar to the Fitbit Alta in terms of design. Get the...

Bitcoin
For Bitcoin, Voting And Weighing Machines May Point To Investor Exits
June 14, 2018

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News
Five at Five: Microsoft Takes on Amazon
June 14, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today we have stories about Microsoft moving into Amazon territory, why Macy’s proved to be a good bet and the new technology chief at Equifax. RBC has a big plan...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Alior, solarisBank, Raisin And Mastercard Partner On European Digital Bank
June 14, 2018

The Poland-based Alior Bank is teaming up with solarisBank, Raisin and Mastercard to roll out a digital bank in Europe open to all European Union residents. According to a report in BankingTech, the new digital bank is slated to launch in the fourth quarter of...

Latin America
Why Brazil Attracts The Attention Of Fuel Payments Firms
June 14, 2018

A recent fuel payments move by WEX highlights the increasing importance of South America — notably Brazil — to the fleet and freight industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...