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Ripple Labs Faces Fines From FinCEN
May 06, 2015

Ripple Labs has become the first virtual currency exchanger to face fines from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), according to a press release issued May 5. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Savings Startup Digit Grabs $11.3M In Funding
May 06, 2015

Digit – a San Francisco-based startup that helps consumers save their money a little more efficiently – has only been around for a month, but it is starting to create a stir among potential consumers and investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Home Depot May Soon Be Apple Pay’s New Best Friend
May 06, 2015

Apple Pay seems to be grabbing headlines left and right these days. Last week, the company ruffled feathers with the news that Best Buy has given in and decided to accept the payment technology. This was a bit of a scandal considering that Best Buy was one...

Macy’s Launching Discount Backstage Pilot Stores
May 06, 2015

To boost sales, Macy’s has mentioned in the past that it may look into discount retail options. It appears that day is closing in for the retailer as the first four pilot stores in Macy’s off-price initiative, known as Macy’s Backstage, will open in the metropolitan...

Postal Service’s Fleet Mismanagement Proves Costly
May 05, 2015

The United States Postal Service has struggled to cut its financial losses through efforts like expanded same-day delivery and the digitization of its services. But according to a new USPS Inspector General report, the Postal Service is wasting millions on the mismanagement of its fleet...

BlackBerry, Samsung Energize SME Software Push
May 05, 2015

It’s been only a month since BlackBerry announced the launch of a new enterprise-focused Software-as-a-Service tool, BES12 Cloud. The solution aims to address the rising Bring Your Own Device trend and offers a range of mobile-friendly business solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

AmEx’s T&E Tool Goes Solo
May 05, 2015

American Express is making moves to establish its travel and expense management service, Global Business Travel, as a standalone company, and a major part of that strategy includes partnership with major cloud-based platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Apple’s HealthKit Slapped With Patent Lawsuit
May 05, 2015

When Apple announced its most recent quarterly earnings report last week, CEO Tim Cook assured investors that while iPad sales slumped, enterprise-focused efforts would revive the technology. He was referencing an initiative launched through a partnership with IBM to develop mobile apps and software for...

iCrowdHotels’ Hotel Crowdfunding Platform Launches
May 05, 2015

A real estate development and investment company is looking to crowd some hotels — or at least fund them that way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...