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Twitter Writes A Big Beacon Check
April 24, 2015

Twitter’s entry into the eCommerce space might have started with its “Buy button,” but its next logical move seems to be beacon-inspired, believes CEO Hilmi Ozguc, Swirl Networks Inc., the beacon marketing company, which just received an $18 million Series C funding led by Twitter...

CFPB Redoubling Efforts to Clear Investigation Backlog
April 24, 2015

According to American Banker, the CFPB has its hands full with so many existing investigations that it has had to pull back on diving into new ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Funding Circle Comes Around with $150M
April 24, 2015

Funding Circle has gotten a capital infusion of its own, raising $150 million. 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....

Amazon Tests Parcel-to-Vehicle Delivery
April 24, 2015

First one-hour delivery, then drones… Next, Amazon might deliver to the trunk of your car. 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,...

Alternative Finances
GoFundMe Leaves Bootstrapping Behind?
April 24, 2015

Since its launch in 2008,  the crowdfunding startup GoFundMe has been a bootstrapped operation. It seems that may be about to change, according to sources who spoke to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

ClassPass Buys Fitmob
April 24, 2015

Fitness enthusiasts with a love of variety in their workout routines have ClassPass- a subscription service that allows members to attend various classes at gyms and boutique studios. And now, after raising about $54 million in the last three years, TechCrunch reported that ClassPass has made its...

Europe
Lydia Launches eCommerce App On Apple Watch
April 24, 2015

French startup Lydia launched with a simple idea: become the alternative to Venmo for French users.  The firm’s amibitions have expanded since launch, however, and nowadays users can also shop on eCommerce websites through Lydia. And the app is now ready to go on the Apple Watch, which...

Starbucks’ Mobile Transactions Top 8 Million Weekly
April 24, 2015

Starbucks executives spent the past two quarters sharing stats about what makes the coffee company one of the top retailers when it comes to mobile transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Survey: 95 Percent Of E-Retailers Say They Meet eCommerce Needs
April 24, 2015

New research released this week from eBay Enterprise shows that online retailers are poised for strong growth, and believe they are equipped to meet their customers’ eCommerce demands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...