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Wells Fargo Customers Can Now Pay With Fitbit Pay
January 12, 2018

Wells Fargo announced Thursday (Jan. 11) that it has inked a partnership with wearables manufacturer Fitbit through which its customers can make purchases using Fitbit Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bitcoin
For Bitcoin, Bitten and Buffeted
January 12, 2018

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Banking
U.K. Banks Clamping Down On Credit As Risk Rises
January 12, 2018

Banks in the United Kingdom are dialing back their credit underwriting and other extensions of unsecured debt as concerns are mounting that rising household debt could destabilize the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Judge Tosses Request For Injunction Against Acting CFPB Head
January 12, 2018

The Trump Administration scored another victory when it comes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with a federal judge dismissing a request for a preliminary injunction against acting director Mick Mulvaney. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bitcoin
South Korea Backs Off Bitcoin Ban
January 12, 2018

The official word from South Korea’s Blue House (the local equivalent of the White House) is in: there will be no ban on bitcoin trading in the near future for South Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

A Rideshare Save For Busy Parents’ Woes
January 12, 2018

Shuttling kids from school to soccer practice used to mean managing car pools, traffic — and lots of friction. But software platforms with embedded payments are giving parents new options. In the latest PYMNTS Payments Powering Platforms Tracker™, powered by WePay, Zemcar co-founders Bilal Khan...

Retail
Domino’s CEO Says He’s Not Moving To Chipotle
January 11, 2018

The CEO of Domino’s Pizza, J. Patrick Doyle, said the rumors are simply not true: He’s not moving to Chipotle Mexican Grill to turn business around at the quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Sears Struggles Seem Stuck On Repeat
January 11, 2018

Sears has announced a new financing lifeline and will be scaling back costs as it attempts to return to profitability. The company is also closing more stores, according to reports from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Kohl’s CEO Is Bullish On Brick And Mortar
January 11, 2018

Even as Kohl’s Corp. downsizes its stores, its president and CEO Kevin Mansell says brick-and-mortar locations are key to its success, CNBC reported Tuesday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...