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Uber Winning Over Business Traveler Market
April 09, 2015

U.S. business travelers are increasingly using Uber for rides they report on expense forms, with taxi and Uber rides now neck-and-neck overall — but with significant differences between cities, according to Certify. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

New Jersey Wants To Tax Bitcoin Transactions
April 09, 2015

In New Jersey, if you accept bitcoin as a retailer, you must collect sales tax — twice. That’s the word from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, which has issued a technical advisory memorandum spelling out the tax implications of cryptocurrency in the Garden State....

Apple Watch Reviews Are Mixed Bag
April 09, 2015

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch ever made, it’s loaded with more apps than anyone could use, and you don’t need it. That, in a nutshell, is what early reviewers are saying about Apple’s wearable, which will hit stores for pre-ordering on Friday (April...

Supply Chain Finance Market Growing Worldwide
April 08, 2015

Globally, the supply chain finance (SCF) market is expanding and maturing. A new report from BCR Publishing, a news provider that specializes in the receivables finance industry, estimates a growth of 30 percent per year. BCR’s research shows the market could be worth €43 billion...

Taco Bell May Soon Deliver To Consumer’s Door
April 08, 2015

Taco Bell wants to inverse the drive-thru and bring your food to you. 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....

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UK Consumers Spend Big Online
April 08, 2015

With online card usage doubling, consumer spending in the U.K. is shifting gears to become more online centric. 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...

Reserve Snaps Up Two Rivals While Investors Drop $2.2B
April 08, 2015

When the history of the mobile revolution is written, the chapters on payments, media and small businesses will be among its richest reading. And while we anticipate that the complete history of the mobile wallet wars will be very interesting, for our part here at...

PayPal/eBay First To Bend To Russia’s New Data Rules
April 08, 2015

Despite complaints that the new rules are costly and difficult to follow, PayPal and its parent company eBay have announced that they will be the first U.S.-based companies to submit to new Russian rules that require Web companies to store Russian users’ data in Russia. Get the...

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Google To Buy Twitter?
April 08, 2015

The rumors have resurfaced again – Google is looking to buy Twitter – and investors have taken notice with shares in the social media site jumping by almost 5 percent and adding a billion and a half to the company’s overall value. Get the Full...