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DraftKings And FanDuel Aren’t Welcome In Nevada
October 16, 2015

A few short weeks ago, daily fantasy sports sites seemed poised to have their biggest year yet. The two biggest companies in the burgeoning industry – DraftKings and FanDuel – spent a combined $31 million on 9,000 national television commercials for this year’s National Football...

Retail Grocers Struggle To Crack Food Deserts
October 16, 2015

Though there’s been a significant push toward healthy foods and lifestyles in recent years, the fact remains that a large portion of the U.S. still lives without easy access to fresh fruits and produce. According to data from DoSomething.org, close to 24 million Americans currently...

Tim Cook’s Wink At Investors And Apple Pay North Of The Border
October 16, 2015

If Apple learns nothing else from 2015, it will be that, by and large, bankers just can't keep a secret. After many months of speculation, it looks like Apple Pay may soon launch in Canada.

The Last Word: Inside Capital One’s Mobile Wallet
October 16, 2015

Capital One’s slogan might soon change from “What’s in your wallet” to “What’s in your mobile wallet.”  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...

Blockchain’s Whirlwind Month – So Far
October 16, 2015

Bitcoin has struggled a bit to gain legitimacy in the global market. Its underlying technology, the blockchain, has had far more success, largely thanks to major financial institutions that have made major investments in the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Lending Club Adds New SME Option
October 16, 2015

Lending Club wants to take a deeper stance in the small and medium-sized business lending market. As the U.S.’s largest online marketplace, Lending Club has taken off with consumer borrowers. But a new loan product aimed at small businesses and entrepreneurs will aim to change...

New Trends Emerge In Uber, Airbnb For Corporate Travel
October 16, 2015

Certify has released its latest quarterly travel and expense management report, and the data suggests an interesting trend in corporate travel. The company’s SpendSmart report for Q3 2015 finds where newcomers to the expense report, Uber and Airbnb, land this season. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Funding To Protect Business, And Funding To Grow It
October 16, 2015

Venture capitalists this past week mainly focused their funding on B2B startups in two categories: those that help companies protect their business, and those that help companies expand their business’ bank accounts. Many of the businesses that secured funding are Software-as-a-Service providers, but the firms...

Merchant Innovation
Y Combinator Moves On Late-Stage Investment
October 16, 2015

Over the last 10 years, Y Combinator (YC) has become one of the most well-known brand names in incubating and launching top-tier tech talent — Airbnb and Dropbox are both alumni. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...