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Retail
Steam Just Says No To Bitcoin
December 07, 2017

Bitcoin (as of the time this article was written) was valued at more than $16,000 per unit, so perhaps there is no value going out of this bubble anytime soon. But the team at game distribution platform Steam has decided that bitcoin is a bit...

Retail
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major inroads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Getting Accountants Ready For The Potential Of A Blockchain Future
December 07, 2017

Blockchain and crypto companies may be operating with cutting-edge technology, but in the back-office, accounting and bookkeeping strategies are stuck in the stone age. Yes, that means many of these businesses are still working with manual tools like Excel spreadsheets. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
AeroPay Creates Virtual Procurement Card Unit
December 07, 2017

Factoring company AeroFund International has launched a new division that offers businesses with virtual procurement cards, the company said this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
SMB Hiring Growth Slows As Qualified Talent Proves Scarce
December 07, 2017

Small businesses (SMBs) are approaching the new year with only moderate hiring activity, according to the latest data released this week from Paychex and ADP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
European Commission Finalizes PSD2 Authentication Rules For Corporate Cards
December 07, 2017

With Europe’s PSD2 fast-approaching implementation, there are still key questions surrounding the new payments regulations. Among them: whether or not PSD2’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements will apply to corporate payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Nanopay Announces API-Friendly B2B Payments Platform
December 07, 2017

Canadian payments company nanopay is introducing a B2B payments platform to the market. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Payment Methods
Worldpay Offers Klarna To EU Customers For Invoicing And Payments
December 07, 2017

Payment processing firm Worldpay is partnering with invoice and credit-based payments company Klarna, according to a Klarna press release published Wednesday (Dec. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Futures To Be Kept On Tight Leash By CFTC
December 07, 2017

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Wednesday (Dec. 6) that it is aiming to ensure that the integrity of the bitcoin futures contracts is preserved when CME Group and Cboe launch their futures contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...