Tag: Paypal
PayPal shares pop after strong quarter
Shares in PayPal jumped over six per cent in after hours trading this evening after the company posted better than expected first quarter profits. Read more: www.cityam.com
How peer-to-peer payment pioneer Venmo grew up and got serious
Under parent company PayPal, the millennial-focused payments app is finally ready to make some money. Read more: www.fastcompany.com
PayPal’s offer to take over TIO Networks wins approval
PayPal’s bid to acquire Vancouver-based bill payment specialist TIO Networks has been approved by TIO shareholders. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Tokyo and Seoul learn from Singapore FinTech playbook
Japan and South Korea are playing a catch-up game to Singapore when it comes to FinTech, but there is reason for optimism. Read more: e27.co
PayPal extends partnership with Visa into Asia
PayPal Holdings Inc. and Visa Inc. said they are extending into the Asia-Pacific region a partnership that currently covers only the U.S. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Amazon Cash: Just like a gift card, but mobile
Amazon announced its new Amazon Cash offering this morning, alongside a list of participating retailers which thus far include CVS pharmacy and Speedway. Read more: bankinnovation.net
PayPal directors hit with class action suit
On March 24, 2017, shareholders of PayPal Holdings Inc., the parent company of mobile-payment provider Venmo, filed a derivative suit against its directors. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
BofA promises $1.5m for Charlotte FinTech
Bank of America is pumping $1.5m into a FinTech initiative in the firm's hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more: www.finextra.com
PayPal’s cash to digital roadmap
As of the end of February, PayPal officially crossed the 200 million active user mark. Read more: www.pymnts.com
PayPal Europe partners with University of Luxembourg
PayPal Europe, the FNR, and the University of Luxembourg signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the creation of a FNR PEARL chair. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com