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Ridesharing
Driver Guild Says Uber Competitor, Juno, Misled Drivers
May 17, 2017

For New York independent drivers and their passengers, the birth of local Uber rival Juno last year seemed like good news. Many drivers worked for both companies, doubling their business. Many also had claim to Juno stock units that, it turned out, the company would...

B2B Payments
In SMB Lending, (More) Knowledge Is Power
May 17, 2017

For lenders and other firms assessing the credit risk of their SMB clients, knowledge is power. And data across the qualitative and quantitative realms ensures that a lot of knowledge can go a long way, especially in gauging those small businesses with little or no credit...

Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay Launches In UK Nearly Two Years After Rivals
May 17, 2017

Samsung Electronic launched its contactless mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.K. Tuesday (May 16) playing catchup to rivals Apple Pay and Android Pay, both of which have been in the country for nearly two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Security & Fraud
WannaCry Leaves Researchers With Big Questions
May 17, 2017

The WannaCry malware that spread globally over the past weekend has cybersecurity researchers puzzled on a number of levels. How it all began, how the malware spread so rapidly and why it hasn’t been particularly profitable for the cybercriminals involved are all open questions. Get...

Security & Fraud
DocuSign Breached, Malware To Blame
May 17, 2017

DocuSign, a provider of electronic signature technology, confirmed Tuesday (May 16) that a series of malware phishing attacks targeting its customers was the result of a data breach at the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payment Methods
GrubHub Ups The POS Game With New POS Partnerships
May 17, 2017

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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Indonesia’s Emtek Acquires Stakes In Two Digital Payment Services
May 17, 2017

Indonesia-based media company Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek Group) has acquired large stakes in two of the country’s digital payment services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Alt Lending Startup Neighborly Raises $25M To Tackle Public Finance
May 17, 2017

Neighborly, a startup that runs a marketplace that connects cities and investors to bankroll civic projects like parks, bridges and schools, raised $25 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
Starbucks Suffers Payment System Outage
May 17, 2017

A payment system outage at some U.S. and Canadian Starbucks locations caused the stores to turn into cash-only businesses, with some even handing out free coffee to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...