Internet service giant Rakuten said Thursday (Nov. 12) it launched the Rakuten FinTech Fund, a $100 million investment vehicle, global in scope, that is centered on “disruptive early to mid-stage FinTech startups that offer attractive return potential with strategic relevance.” Get the Full Story Complete...
Oberthur Technologies (OT), the French security tech and smartcard maker, announced yesterday (Nov. 12) it has entered a multi-year contract with Costa Rica to provide secure national ID cards to its citizens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Why can’t the efficiency of on-demand services extend to ending a romantic relationship? 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....
There are plenty of payments apps in the market that enable tipping — but for those consumers who want to tip just $1 on one app, that’s where One Cash comes into the mix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Shopify is turing to social media for its next commerce 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...
How do most Starbucks customers take their coffee? Every store has milk, cream and half & half out for customers to serve themselves, but some coffee connoisseurs need more glamour in their morning cups of joe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
There’s nothing inherently wrong with Safeway trying to provide its customers with more tools to control their health and well-being, but it toes the line of irony when those moves come at the expense of Safeway’s own financial health. Get the Full Story Complete the...
How far should retailers go to stop shoplifting in their stores? If the solutions used resemble something from “1984” or “Minority Report,” retailers might want to take a step back and think it over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Most Americans get their groceries from independent merchants or regional chains, but Kroger recently took a giant step toward expanding its footprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
