sharing economy

Sharing economy is a term for a way of distributing goods and services, a way that differs from the traditional model of corporations hiring employees and selling products to consumers.

How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns

How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
How Homesharing Platform Spotahome Mitigates Data Security Concerns
April 25, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

In the homesharing market, “caveat emptor” takes on heightened relevance for both sides, particularly when making sure both parties are the real deal. In the...

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How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
How GDPR Is Testing The Homesharing Market
April 24, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

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China’s Sharing Economy Grows — But Consumers Still Have Worries
China’s Sharing Economy Grows — But Consumers Still Have Worries
April 10, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

When it comes to digital payments and commerce, it’s hard to argue with China’s leading and influential position, especially in terms of ecosystems based around...

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How Payments Help The Sharing Economy Run On Trust
How Payments Help The Sharing Economy Run On Trust
April 08, 2019  |  Digital Payments

All those children’s TV shows and stories lied: Sharing is not easy. Sharing is, in fact, enormously complex, prone to fraud and frustration, at least...

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Case Study: Getaround Gets Around Vehicle Owners’ Trepidation
Case Study: Getaround Gets Around Vehicle Owners’ Trepidation
April 01, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Carsharing digital marketplaces also enable owners to rent out their vehicles to customers. But how can owners trust their automobiles to strangers? The following case...

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Platform Economy’s Strong Growth, Based On Trust
Platform Economy’s Strong Growth, Based On Trust
March 28, 2019  |  Today In Data

The platform economy is global in scope, spanning countries, borders, languages and currencies. Digital meeting places, you might call them – bringing buyers and sellers together...

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How Localized Payments Give Lime A Leg Up In Rental Scooter Race
How Localized Payments Give Lime A Leg Up In Rental Scooter Race
March 28, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

After an influx of investors turned the rental scooter market into a multibillion-dollar industry, startups in the space are clamoring for capital and customer loyalty....

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How Lime Is Using Payments To Win The Global Scooter Race
How Lime Is Using Payments To Win The Global Scooter Race
March 27, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Trust keeps the sharing economy afloat. It’s what makes sellers feel comfortable with lending their personal properties to buyers whom they have never met. It’s...

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