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Ridesharing
Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
February 14, 2024

Uber and Lyft’s most recent earnings reports spotlight a widening divergence in approach in business models. 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...

Regulation
FinTechs Believe CFPB’s 1033 Rule Will Bring ‘Clarity’ to Data Sharing and Foster Financial Services...
February 14, 2024

Matt Janiga, legal counsel and director of regulatory and public affairs at Trustly, told PYMNTS that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule, commonly referred to as Rule 1033 (or just 1033), is on track to be finalized this year. Get the Full Story...

Retail
35% of Boomers Prefer Retailer Sites to Buying Directly from Brands
February 14, 2024

The competition for customers amongst brand websites, store websites and online marketplaces continues to be shaped by a complex web of consumer preferences, trust considerations and strategic characteristics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT With Enhanced User and Interaction Memory
February 13, 2024

OpenAI is testing an option to allow ChatGPT to remember details from users’ previous conversations. 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,...

eCommerce
Mexico’s Antitrust Regulator Says eCommerce Market Needs ‘Corrective Measures’
February 13, 2024

Mexico’s antitrust regulator Cofece has reportedly recommended that the government order Amazon and Mercado Libre to take “corrective measures” to ensure competition in the eCommerce 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....

Security & Fraud
Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
February 13, 2024

In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Security & Fraud
Swedish Lenders Shore Up Defenses Against Fraud
February 13, 2024

Amid growing fraud attacks by organized crime rings, Swedish lenders are moving to adjust product offerings and increase surveillance. 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...

Security & Fraud
TruShield Insurance and Visa Team on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
February 13, 2024

Small business insurance provider TruShield Insurance is collaborating with Visa to give eligible businesses protection against cybersecurity threats.   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...

Investments
Funding for African HealthTech Startups Dips 2% in 2023
February 13, 2024

African HealthTech startups raised $167 million in 2023. 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...