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Can Tesla Out-Uber Uber?
Can Tesla Out-Uber Uber?
October 27, 2016  |  Ridesharing

Autonomous cars. Ride-hailing. Ride-hailing with autonomous cars. Can Tesla make a splash — and some money — by jumping into Uber's pool? Or is this...

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U.S. Bank’s AP Tool Eases Virtual Payment Adoption
U.S. Bank’s AP Tool Eases Virtual Payment Adoption
October 27, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.S. Bank’s latest offering for corporate treasurers aims to simplify the shift from manual to virtual B2B payments. The bank announced Wednesday (Oct. 26) its...

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Is PSD2 A Boon For Banks?  
Is PSD2 A Boon For Banks?  
October 27, 2016  |  Bank Regulation

January 2018 may be a ways off, but PSD2 is going to change the way banks share customer information and APIs. And while some industry observers...

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SEC, SME Alt-Lenders At Odds Over Proposed Rule
SEC, SME Alt-Lenders At Odds Over Proposed Rule
October 27, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering new regulations that alternative lenders say would curb their ability to lend to small businesses. Reports by Bloomberg on Wednesday...

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Appeal In McDonald’s Payroll Card Ruling Falls Flat
Appeal In McDonald’s Payroll Card Ruling Falls Flat
October 27, 2016  |  B2B Payments

An appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that found the owners of 16 McDonald’s restaurant locations in Pennsylvania in violation of state law through...

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Treasury Dept. To Banks: We Need The 411 On Cyberattacks
Treasury Dept. To Banks: We Need The 411 On Cyberattacks
October 27, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. government is mandating financial institutions to disclose details about cyberattacks when submitting reports on fraud and money laundering. The goal is for the additional...

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PayStand Taps Blockchain For B2B Payments Certification
PayStand Taps Blockchain For B2B Payments Certification
October 27, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain technology could have major implications for B2B payments, and some of the top use cases for distributed ledger include cross-border payments and smart contracts....

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