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Hike Launches Digital Payments In Its India Messaging App
June 21, 2017

Hike, an India-based instant messaging company, recently updated its app to launch a new feature: a digital payments wallet. 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...

Security & Fraud
BBVA, Das-Nano Form Biometrics Authentication Systems Company Veridas
June 21, 2017

BBVA, the New York–based bank, and Das-Nano, the biometrics startup, are joining forces to create a new company called Veridas that is focused on biometrics for identification and authentication systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
UK’s PayBreak Completes £24.5 Million Funding Round
June 21, 2017

PayBreak, the U.K. FinTech focused on consumer finance, announced Tuesday (June 20) that it has completed a round of fundraising that resulted in it raising £24.5 million of equity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cross Border Commerce
Payoneer Opens UK Office To Capitalize On Increased Demand From UK Merchants
June 21, 2017

In international business news this week, Payoneer, a cross-border payments company, officially unveiled a new office in London on Tuesday (June 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Travel Booking App FinalPrice Raises $4M
June 21, 2017

When consumers book travel accommodations today, it’s typical that the site with the lowest price is the one that sees gains in number of users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Ridesharing
Travis Kalanick Has Resigned From Uber
June 21, 2017

After strong pressure from investors, Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick has officially resigned his position at the head of the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payments Innovation
A COIN By Any Other Name
June 21, 2017

Payments are often described like the Tower of Babel, with disparate platforms trying to talk to each other without speaking the same language. It’s this inability to communicate that is causing connections to fall apart through the lifecycle, from initiation at the point of sale...

Digital Banking
NEW REPORT: Banking For The Socially-Conscious Consumer
June 21, 2017

Sustainability, as it turns out, is power. And thanks to new banking solutions, consumers are gaining new insights into their spending habits and how their daily decisions can make an impact on social and environmental issues near and dear to their hearts. Get the Full...

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Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
June 20, 2017

As the popularity of online shopping continues to rise, it comes as no surprise that there has also been an uptick in card-not-present purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...