The conventional credit space is in trouble, but CommuterClub’s Petko Plachkov believes that, with a little transparency and a little smart thinking, a loan can be the best way for customers to save money in the long run. Here’s why.

Samsung’s acquisition of mobile wallet startup Loop is a clear signal that the South Korean company plans to compete with Apple in the mobile payments market.

Building on the shop online, pick-up local model rolled out by companies like Walmart and Amazon, Curbside now offers customers the option of drive-by pickups for internet orders.

Xoom is collaborating with Banco Agricola to offer instant digital deposits and cash pickup services to the El Salvador bank’s customers.

Whistleblowers, blackmailers, hackers and anyone with a grudge will soon be able to sell confidential information of all kinds through Darkleaks in return for bitcoin payments.