Even the most transient millennial remembers the day when the internet was dominated by either AOL or the just-as-good Yahoo. The former ceased to be relevant years ago, and the latter is set to do the same with a fresh buyer. Get the Full Story...
Ethereum, the alternative digital currency that was the victim of a hack last month that caused close to $60 million of investors’ funds to fall under the control of an anonymous group or person, is facing warnings from some bitcoin developers who took issue with...
The number of payment cards in circulation around the world increased by 8 percent to 13 billion in 2015, with the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific seeing the fastest growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Plutus Tap & Pay, the upcoming Android-only mobile app that will let people make bitcoin and Ethereum contactless payments at any merchant with a compatible device, raised more than $1 million in crowdfunding in nine days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
With FinTech startups exploding on the scene, U.K. and Korea want to make it easier for both companies to invest in the financial technology sector, creating a so-called “FinTech bridge.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Arguing about politics is an invitation to get drawn into an exchange of polemics, but economic analysis requires a more definite set of evaluations. That’s what makes financial regulation such a sticky subject on Capitol Hill. No matter the political persuasions, there seem to be statistics...
The competition in the cybersecurity landscape may be getting ugly. 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...
There’s a reason Uber has managed to define the ridesharing market, and it’s not without cause that its ever-evolving business model has eminent appeal overseas. However, that doesn’t mean Kalanick and friends have the run of the place, especially as far as Southeast Asia’s Grab...
Dialogue continues among stakeholders in adopting an ISO framework, especially in cross-border B2B payments, and key considerations center on an incremental or more comprehensive approach to faster payments.
