Presenting at the Sanford Bernstein Conference yesterday (May 27), MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga compared the mobile payments options on the market to MasterPass as an example to express, once again, why MasterPass picks up where he believes other mobile wallets leave off. Get the Full...
In an attempt to reassure the Silicon Valley, the Commissioner in charge of the EU’s digital economy, Andrus Ansip, claimed yesterday in an interview with the The Wall Street Journal that the EU’s single digital market is not about protectionism, but really about opportunities. Get the...
After bolstering its presence in the U.S., Australia, and Canada, Visa is now eyeing new markets with its latest partnership with UAE’s largest financial institution Mashreq. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Hyperwallet has formed a new partnership with mobile application provider Fragmob that integrates Hyperwallet’s commission payments platform into Fragmob’s mobile app. 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...
Copenhagen-based Trustpilot, a consumer review company for online shoppers, announced yesterday (May 28) that it raised $73.5 million in a Series D investment round, bringing its total investment to $118 million. The round was led by the private equity firm Vitruvian Partners. Previous investors DFJ Esprit,...
In an effort to uncover security flaws in government computer systems – and of course fix those flaws – the American Civil Liberties Union has recommended that federal officials reward people who report those very glitches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Amazon has made it pretty clear that it’s going to reward its Prime customers with ongoing perks. And yesterday (May 28), Amazon announced another perk that will ensure its Prime Customers can get the most out of their shipping experience by delivering same-day packages for free,...
Alipay, the Chinese online payment platform, was offline for roughly two and a half hours Wednesday (May 27), which has raised questions about the site’s existing backup and contingency protocols, Caixin Online reported Thursday. The company is owned by Ant Financial Services Group, which is in...
Koho, a Candian banking platform, closed a $1 million seed yesterday (May 28), according to a press release. This is great news for Canadian millennials, who are lucky to have a bank made just for them. Koho’s investor pool includes Joe Canavan, Ferst Capital, Hedgewood, Highline...