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eCommerce
Walmart Could Ink Deal With Flipkart By The End Of June
April 12, 2018

Walmart is expected to ink a deal with Flipkart, India’s largest eCommerce player, by the end of June, marking what may be its largest purchase of an online retailer ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
China To Open Up Financial Sector This Year
April 12, 2018

The government of China offered up a more clear schedule for opening up its financial sector to increased investments from foreigners, saying it will happen by the end of 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
Paytm Launches Bill Pay Rewards Program In Canada
April 12, 2018

Canadian payments firm Paytm Canada said Wednesday that it launched what is being billed as a “first of its kind” rewards platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Braintree Extend Powers Tickeri, Bandsintown Ticketing Experience
April 12, 2018

Tickeri announced that it’s expanded its partnership with Bandsintown so that Latino event seekers can buy tickets online through the Bandsintown event platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Fighting Fraud By Finding Good Transactions Instead Of Bad Ones
April 12, 2018

The transition to the EMV chip in North America has been both a boon and a bit of a headache when it comes to payments security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
Minister Of State On Ireland’s Post-Brexit Financial Services Landscape
April 12, 2018

Brexit looms large for Ireland amid trade and border concerns. But opportunity abounds, says minister of state Michael d'arcy, as financial services and Fintech beckon...and even the U.S. and China might benefit.

Investments
Ripple Invests $25M Worth Of XRP Into Blockchain Capital’s Fund
April 11, 2018

Ripple, the blockchain company, announced news on Wednesday (April 11) that it has invested $25 million of its XRP cryptocurrency in Blockchain Capital’s $150 million fund Blockchain Capital Parallel IV. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Ridesharing
Uber Expands Uber Bike, Gets Into Car Rentals
April 11, 2018

Uber, aiming to expand access to transportation for the masses, announced news on Wednesday (April 11) that it has launched a series of product updates that help riders get around without the need for a vehicle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

CFPB
Mulvaney Pitches New CFPB Governance To Congress
April 11, 2018

In his first semiannual report to Congress, Mick Mulvaney said he is taking a narrow approach to running the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Mulvaney, who is temporarily running the agency, is also the White House budget chief, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...