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.

Protecting Against Sharing Platform ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Scams

Protecting Against Sharing Platform ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Scams
Protecting Against Sharing Platform ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Scams
January 17, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Not all of the nearly 15 million U.S. RV campers who rely on online vehicle marketplaces get what they pay for. Scammers can pose as...

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How AI Helps Marketplaces Fight Off-Platform Fraud
How AI Helps Marketplaces Fight Off-Platform Fraud
January 16, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Subscription Tech Firm Grover Closes €250M In Debt Equity
Subscription Tech Firm Grover Closes €250M In Debt Equity
January 15, 2020  |  Investments

Berlin-based “pay as you go” tech subscription startup Grover has closed an asset-backed financing deal that adds to its existing debt facility with Varengold Bank...

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Bringing Luggage Storage Into The Digital Age
Bringing Luggage Storage Into The Digital Age
January 07, 2020  |  Retail

Before Peter Korbel started the StoreMe luggage storage service, he lugged around a gym bag and didn’t like bringing it to his meetings. Get the...

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CES 2020 Opens The Door On A New Decade
CES 2020 Opens The Door On A New Decade
January 01, 2020  |  Innovation

If it’s not the holiest of holies for those involved in payments and commerce, it sure comes reasonably close. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
December 31, 2019  |  Ridesharing

For some people, it can seem almost utopian: The sight of countless commuters using bikes in certain European cities, and not just for recreation or...

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2019: The Year Of The Clothing Subscription
2019: The Year Of The Clothing Subscription
December 30, 2019  |  Retail

This year, eCommerce innovators welcomed consumers who wanted to rent — instead of own — their wardrobes, with clothing rental startups growing their reach through the...

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Using Airbnb’s Playbook To Give Corporate Housing A Digital Makeover
Using Airbnb’s Playbook To Give Corporate Housing A Digital Makeover
December 27, 2019  |  Travel Payments

Up until recently, business travel and hospitality would take a few general forms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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