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B2B Payments
NodeSource Raises $17.5M For Enterprise Open-Source Tech
December 27, 2017

NodeSource announced news on Monday (Dec. 25) that it raised $17.5 million in venture capital to continue expansion of its open-source technology for the enterprise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
A Look At The Most Telling Statistics In B2B Payments This Year
December 27, 2017

Sometimes, stories are best told in numbers. There were a few trends in B2B payments and corporate finance in 2017 that emerged with some unexpected data points. Small business (SMB) optimism retained its strength throughout the new year on the promise of a new President...

Investments
Theranos Gets $100M Lifeline
December 27, 2017

Theranos, the struggling blood testing company based in Silicon Valley, has landed a $100 million loan from Fortress Investment Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
New Retail Space Going Up Next To Homes
December 27, 2017

Retail space may be plentiful in some parts of the country, but that hasn’t stopped developers from building more of it, even placing it alongside new homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Mastercard’s SpendingPulse: Retail’s Holly Jolly Christmas
December 27, 2017

Now that the dust has settled, the wrapping paper has been removed and the gifts have (mostly) been given to friends and family, the only thing left to do is sit back and count the spending figures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

South East Asia
WeChat Tying In With China’s National ID Cards
December 27, 2017

Guangzhou — one of China’s largest cities — will be allowing residents to link their WeChat accounts to their national identity cards going forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Delivery
FedEx And UPS Want To Reap Rewards From $90B In Returned Holiday Gifts
December 27, 2017

FedEx and UPS don’t want to simply make money delivering holiday gifts; they also want to benefit from the many recipients of unwanted presents that need to be returned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

International
Venezuelans Struggle As More Merchants Want To Be Paid In Dollars
December 27, 2017

With many merchants in Venezuela charging in dollars or their black market equivalent, many basic necessities — including food, dental and medical services — are now out of reach for a large number of locals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Ridesharing
Uber Technologies Sells Money-Losing Auto Leasing Unit
December 27, 2017

Uber Technologies has reportedly sold its subprime auto leasing business in the U.S. to Fair.com, a car marketplace startup. 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...