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Uber Drives Past $50B Value Mark
August 03, 2015

Uber has raised $1 billion in its latest round of funding, a sum that values the company at roughly $51 billion, which brings the ride-summoning tech company equal to Facebook’s record for a startup, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (July 31). Get the...

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Yahoo Makes A Play For Social Shopping
August 03, 2015

Yahoo is acquiring social shopping site Polyvore to boost its consumer and advertiser offerings. 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...

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Apple Looks To Put A New Touch On Apple TV
August 03, 2015

As Apple’s annual fall event approaches, so do the rumors surrounding what new products or updates the company’s upcoming release season will unveil.

How The UK Sets The Tone For Bitcoin Innovation
August 03, 2015

The manner in which bitcoin regulation is managed across the U.S. — and across the world — varies drastically, but there’s one region of the world where bitcoin innovation is moving quicker than the rest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Google Partners With Security-Minded Smartphone Maker
August 03, 2015

Google is partnering with privacy-centric phone maker Silent Circle to cash in on the digital problem of the modern workplace: the BYOD age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google Eyes The Enterprise For Google Glass
August 03, 2015

Google Glass is back, but this time no skydivers came down bearing it. 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....

Fold Brings Bitcoin Payments To Major Retailers
August 03, 2015

Fold, the app that lets consumers “spend bitcoin in the real world” is attempting to spread its presence in the U.S. by pairing with more major retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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London Street Vendors Adapt To Contactless Payments
August 03, 2015

London City Hall announced a £20 million (about $31 million) fund to help encourage the use of mobile and contactless payments on the capital’s high streets.

MoneyGram Confirms CEO Succession Plan
August 03, 2015

MoneyGram, a global money transfer and payment services company, announced late last week (July 31) that it has appointed its new CEO to take over starting Jan. 1, 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...