News

View the latest news and breaking news today for Payments, Commerce, Retail, Mobile Order, and Technology at PYMNTS.com

Source: pymnts.com

ECB President Touts Benefits Of Central Banks Launching Crypto

ECB President Touts Benefits Of Central Banks Launching Crypto
ECB President Touts Benefits Of Central Banks Launching Crypto
December 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Policymakers at the European Central Bank (ECB) will meet in Frankfurt on Wednesday (Dec. 11) to talk about the pros and cons of introducing their...

READ MORE >
SoftBank’s Hard Lessons From The Animal Kingdom
SoftBank’s Hard Lessons From The Animal Kingdom
December 10, 2019  |  Investments

There are so many canine metaphors to use here. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

READ MORE >
Amex: The Race For Rewards Dominance Is Slowing
Amex: The Race For Rewards Dominance Is Slowing
December 10, 2019  |  Loyalty & Rewards

American Express (Amex) said there is finally some relief from the rewards war that has been raging for the past three years, Bloomberg reported on...

READ MORE >
Pear Raises $160M To Back Seed-Stage Startups
Pear Raises $160M To Back Seed-Stage Startups
December 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Venture capital firm Pear has announced $160 million in new fundraising to fuel its next wave of investments, with a focus on seed-stage B2B startups....

READ MORE >
Telleroo Integrates B2B Payments Function For SMB Accountants
Telleroo Integrates B2B Payments Function For SMB Accountants
December 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Telleroo, a U.K.-based FinTech specializing in facilitating payments for small business accountancy firms, is partnering with BIN (bank account identification number) sponsor Moorwand to further...

READ MORE >
Barclays Report: Despite Weak IPOs, Uber And Lyft Can Be Profitable
Barclays Report: Despite Weak IPOs, Uber And Lyft Can Be Profitable
December 10, 2019  |  Ridesharing

A new report from Barclays Capital about transportation in New York City says Uber and Lyft can achieve profitability in the future despite their poor...

READ MORE >
Latest Prosus Offer Snubbed By Just Eat
Latest Prosus Offer Snubbed By Just Eat
December 10, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Just Eat has once again turned down an offer from Netherlands-based Prosus, saying the deal still “significantly undervalues” the company, the Financial Times (FT) reported...

READ MORE >
India Bill Aims To Tighten Regulations For Tech Data Collection
India Bill Aims To Tighten Regulations For Tech Data Collection
December 10, 2019  |  Regulation

India has proposed new rules regarding how technology companies use data, and the proposal is similar to Europe’s GDPR regulation, according to a report by...

READ MORE >
China’s Blockchain Network Taps WeBank For Technical Infrastructure
China’s Blockchain Network Taps WeBank For Technical Infrastructure
December 10, 2019  |  Blockchain

Tencent’s WeBank, which is a digital bank in China that provides loans to individuals and small businesses, will be the technical infrastructure provider for China’s...

READ MORE >