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The Collaborators – And Rivals – Of Blockchain
The Collaborators – And Rivals – Of Blockchain
January 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

With the blockchain industry expected to exceed a $7.6 billion valuation by 2022, it’s no wonder companies large and small, old and new are scrambling...

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It’s Official: CFPB To Reconsider Payday Rule
It’s Official: CFPB To Reconsider Payday Rule
January 17, 2018  |  Regulation

The payday lending arena could get help from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with acting director Mick Mulvaney saying the CFPB will “reconsider” rules...

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Airbnb Improves Booking With ‘Pay Less Up Front’ Option
Airbnb Improves Booking With ‘Pay Less Up Front’ Option
January 17, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Airbnb announced that guests who book a stay through the site can now opt to pay for a portion of their trip at the time of...

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Ad Revenue Could Add $18B To Amazon’s Bottom Line
Ad Revenue Could Add $18B To Amazon’s Bottom Line
January 17, 2018  |  Amazon Investments

Amazon may have had a strong run last year, but at least one Wall Street analyst thinks there’s more room for the eCommerce giant to...

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BMW Acquires Parkmobile
BMW Acquires Parkmobile
January 17, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

BMW Group is aiming to make parking easier for drivers through the acquisition of Parkmobile, which is the largest provider of mobile parking services in...

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Goldman Sachs Encourages Personal Loans For Home Improvements
Goldman Sachs Encourages Personal Loans For Home Improvements
January 17, 2018  |  Loans

Goldman Sachs has taken another step to boost its presence in the consumer lending market by marketing home improvement loans to its customers. Get the...

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Bank Of America Leads Blockchain Patents
Bank Of America Leads Blockchain Patents
January 17, 2018  |  Blockchain

Bank of America ranks at the top of a list of companies investing in blockchain, with the financial institution (FI) applying for or securing around 43...

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Wells Fargo’s Bid To Dismiss Predatory Lending Suit Rejected
Wells Fargo’s Bid To Dismiss Predatory Lending Suit Rejected
January 17, 2018  |  Legal

Wells Fargo’s effort to toss out a lawsuit lodged by the city of Philadelphia failed, with the judge paving the way for the city to...

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Lyft Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
Lyft Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
January 17, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup that is competing against Uber, announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it is expanding its Lyft Concierge service, which it rolled out...

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