Global initial public offerings (IPOs) over the past year saw the highest number of listings since the financial crisis, driven by strong activity in the U.S. and a record number of Chinese issuances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
South Korean vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia Motors are gearing up to add artificial intelligence (AI) to their cars beginning in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
In an attempt to compete against the U.S. and Asia in the financial technology sector, Brussels will propose pan-EU licenses to help FinTech companies operate across the bloc. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Beyond bitcoin, payments saw its share of innovation in developing markets, powered in part by financial hubs. In an interview with PYMNTS, Promoth Manghat, CEO of the UAE Exchange Group, weighs in on what happened in 2017 across in the Middle East – and offers...
Guangzhou — one of China’s largest cities — will be allowing residents to link their WeChat accounts to their national identity cards going forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
With many merchants in Venezuela charging in dollars or their black market equivalent, many basic necessities — including food, dental and medical services — are now out of reach for a large number of locals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Belarus has legalized cryptocurrency transactions in an attempt to boost private sector growth and foreign investment. 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...
China’s top ridesharing company, Didi Chuxing, has raised $4 billion in new capital as it aims to begin the next phase of its corporate life. This latest round adds to the $13 billion from investors, including Alibaba, Tencent and Apple, among others. The main focus of the...
South Korean investigators are looking into whether North Korea was involved in a cyberattack that brought down a bitcoin exchange, Youbit, in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
