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Investments
SoftBank Bids To Buy Uber Stock At A 30 Percent Discount
November 28, 2017

Uber’s valuation may be looking at a haircut — Japan’s SoftBank is officially offering to purchase shares of the firm at a $48 billion valuation. That is a 30 percent discount off of Uber’s most recent valuation of $68.5 billion, a person familiar with the matter...

Security & Fraud
Tokenization’s Value Beyond Payments
November 28, 2017

Tokenization is a vanguard in the fight against card not present fraud – but is flexible enough to protect just about any store of value. Rambus VP of Strategic Business Development David Worthington tells PYMNTs why encrypted credentials are among the best ways to keep...

Security & Fraud
INSIDER INSIGHT: Can Jiko Tame The Wild West Of Digital Banking?
November 28, 2017

Gone are the days of bandits terrorizing banks in the Old West – but that doesn’t mean banks are safe in the modern age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CFPB
A Tale Of Two CFPB Directors
November 28, 2017

Wherever you might come down on the current controversy over who’s really in charge at the CFPB, you have to admit it’s driven no shortage of headlines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Snapchat And Kay Jewelers Partner For Holiday Promotion
November 27, 2017

Shoppers looking for something sparkly this holiday season for someone special (or themselves) can now browse jewelry on Snapchat — as Kay Jewelers will be using the social media platform to showcase its products via augmented reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Why ModCloth Broke Up With Black Friday (To Run Off With Cyber Monday)
November 27, 2017

The final verdict on Black Friday is still pending, and in many circles that final word is eagerly awaited. As of right now, some are lauding a successful retail Hail Mary, while others yawn at what they see as moderate gains (at best). Get the Full...

eCommerce
Walmart Gaining Strength In Price War With Amazon
November 27, 2017

According to news reports from Reuters and data from pricing experts, retail consultants, vendors and company sources, Walmart may soon be able to match Amazon’s online pricing as the shrinking gap between the two sites is becoming increasingly apparent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
IBM Discovers Cybercrime Ring Targeting Canadian Businesses
November 27, 2017

IBM X-Force, the cybersecurity intelligence and research unit of IBM, has reportedly discovered a cybercriminal ring operating out of Ukraine targeting Canadian businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
How Small Online Sellers’ Global Ambitions Complicate Cash Flow
November 27, 2017

In many ways, eCommerce has democratized the market for small sellers, a group that can now easily reach a global base of potential customers. But that trend has, in some cases, made those same small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) less able to access the financing...