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Security & Fraud
Homeland Security Warns Businesses About Intel Chip Vulnerability
November 23, 2017

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging U.S. businesses to act on an alert issued by chip maker Intel regarding security flaws in its computer chips. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Ridesharing
Regulators Want Answers From Uber Over Hidden Hack
November 23, 2017

Ride-hailing app company Uber, which made news when it covered up a huge data breach that exposed roughly 600,000 driver’s license numbers, could face investigations by regulators around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Banking
New York Venture Bank Seeks National Bank Charter
November 23, 2017

New York Venture Bank, a new financial institution (FI) created by big names in the financial services industry, has applied for a national bank charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payment Methods
German Court Rules Against PayPal’s Purchase Protection Plan
November 23, 2017

Digital payment services company PayPal was recently dealt a blow in a lawsuit in Germany over its purchase protection policy, a plan that issues refunds to consumers in cases where they did not receive purchased products or goods, or where the items arrived different than...

Artificial Intelligence
Samsung To Create AI Center To Scout New Biz Opportunities
November 23, 2017

Samsung Electronics is gearing up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research center, designating an executive role to search for new business, according to news from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFPB
CFPB Arbitration Rule Officially Dead
November 23, 2017

Null and void. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

Delivery
China’s ZTO Express Testing Out Drone Deliveries
November 23, 2017

ZTO Express, a leading express delivery company in China — and one of the largest express delivery companies globally — believes that using drones to deliver goods in rural China is possible, but licensing from the government needs to happen first. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Starbucks Opens Its First Store In Jamaica
November 23, 2017

Starbucks has opened its first store in Jamaica, making it the international coffee retailer’s 76th global 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...

Retail
The Untraditionally Inexpensive Traditional Thanksgiving Of 2017
November 23, 2017

There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey, and today Americans will be trying all of them. Deep-fried, brined, baked and dipped in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dust — the starring bird will take many forms on the Thanksgiving table this year. Get the Full...