The world of payday lending is vast, roughly 12 million borrowers in the U.S. take out loans from these lending operations, reports TechCrunch, often at interest rates that bring new meaning to the word “usury” that leaves already cash-strapped borrowers facing interest rates approaching 600...
A drive to reduce operating costs is motivating more companies to pursue eInvoicing strategies. However, a new report cites concerns over data security that has many organizations turning to third parties using cloud-based electronic billing services.
For prospective homebuyers who are searching for a home with the same sense of immediacy that most people take to finding a taxi, a new service – Curb Call – has launched. The Uber-like mobile app lets potential homebuyers connect with realtors “right now,” comes...
After what can only and best be described as a month of escalating weirdness—capped off most recently by a full scale revolt on the Bitcoin Foundation board over the election of a new member that other members protest is a pedophile (or pornographer, depending on the accusation)...
The American people have a dream, and that dream is apparently to never set foot in a grocery store again. In an idea as old as the internet, consumers continue to look for the ideal service that will allow for grocery products to be ordered...
New research about the growth of mobile commerce over the next few years has the web buzzing. But we thought that knowing exactly what retail segments are driving the growth and where the biggest share of spend is and will be over the next several...
eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a database cyberattack. The company says there is no evidence the compromise has resulted in unauthorized activity for eBay users or that anyone gained access to financial or credit card information, which is stored in...
What can the Ripple protocol do that basic core banking infrastructure can’t? Move money in real time, efficiently, securely and at a lower cost. The Ripple protocol was recently adopted by Fidor AG bank in Germany to increase the speed at which money could move...
The Western Union Company has announced the launch of its dedicated business payments unit as part of its expanded its services in Malaysia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
