Bank Regulation
RegTech’s Effort To Ease The Cost Of Compliance
January 25, 2018

More than half of companies surveyed by SWIFT and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance last year said they plan to invest in RegTech in the coming years, and most agree that technology has enabled a greater ability to remain compliant with key regulations surrounding anti-money...

Gig Economy
Fiverr Acquires AND CO To Equip Freelancers
January 25, 2018

Fiverr, the online marketplace that enables companies to hire freelancers, is acquiring AND CO, another startup that provides support tools for freelancers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Google
Google To Move On From BigCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop Partnerships
January 25, 2018

Google is reportedly ending its relationship with eCommerce platforms BigCommerce, Magento and PrestaShop, with plans to wind down support by March 20. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cross-border Payments
JD.com CEO Slams US Protectionism Stance Against China
January 25, 2018

JD.com, the second largest eCommerce company in China — second only to Alibaba — railed against the U.S. on Wednesday (Jan.24), arguing the stance of protectionism the government has embraced under Donald Trump will ultimately backfire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: 50 Cent Made Millions Selling Album For Bitcoin
January 25, 2018

In possibly the latest crime involving cryptocurrency, U.S. regulators say that a Nevada company and two involved individuals allegedly defrauded more than $6 million from customers seeking to buy a virtual currency called My Big Coin, Reuters reported. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed...

Earnings
Discover Sees Q4 Growth In Loans, Card Volume And Charge-Offs
January 25, 2018

Discover Financial Services, like so many peers in the financial sphere, took a charge in the fourth quarter tied to tax legislation passed during the period. Earnings per share on an adjusted basis was $1.51, missing the consensus by three cents. Get the Full Story...

Cybersecurity
PCI Council Releases Standard For Software-Based PINs
January 25, 2018

The PCI Security Standards Council announced news on Wednesday (Jan. 24) that it has instituted a new PCI security standard having to do with PINs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cybersecurity
Alphabet Launches AI-Focused Hacker-Fighting Business
January 25, 2018

Alphabet announced that it has launched Chronicle, a cybersecurity company that will enable companies to detect and prevent cyberattacks. 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...

Apple
Business Chat Comes To New Apple iOS
January 25, 2018

Apple just previewed its latest update – iOS 11.3 – and the variety of new features coming to iPhones and iPads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...