Twitter Acquires CardSpring
Twitter Acquires CardSpring
July 18, 2014  |  Acquiring

Twitter has acquired mobile payment system CardSpring.  The CardSpring API allows developers to make online applications for credit and other financial transactions.  In 2012 the...

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Facebook’s “Buy” Button
Facebook’s “Buy” Button
July 18, 2014  |  News

The day may soon arrive when consumers will be able to by the goods they see advertised on Facebook, all without ever having to leave...

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First Data Brings On Christopher Augustin As Chief Information Officer
First Data Brings On Christopher Augustin As Chief Information Officer
July 18, 2014  |  Merchant Innovation

Payment technology and services solutions firm First Data announced this week that it had brought on Christopher Augustin as its new chief information officer. According...

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Why U.S. Bank Is Banking on Mobile Payments To Drive Revenues
Why U.S. Bank Is Banking on Mobile Payments To Drive Revenues
July 18, 2014  |  In Depth

Banks have taken some big hits on the fee income side over the last several years, and are trying to find ways to fill the...

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PayPal Doubles Down on Customer Loyalty
PayPal Doubles Down on Customer Loyalty
July 18, 2014  |  Mobile Commerce

PayPay is launching PayPal Select this week, a push to reward its most loyal and active customers.  The PayPal Select program is an invite only...

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U.S. House Vote Set To Change SMB Lending Practices
U.S. House Vote Set To Change SMB Lending Practices
July 18, 2014  |  B2B Payments

Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Financial Services appropriations bill, which forbids the use of federal funds to...

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Bitcoin Tracker | Week 32
Bitcoin Tracker | Week 32
July 18, 2014  |  Exclusive Series

Well, just when everyone thought that New York would be Bitcoin friendly, they released the first draft of their plan that is anything but. Are...

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Survey: Large Firms Have No Desire To Increase Amount of SME Contracts
Survey: Large Firms Have No Desire To Increase Amount of SME Contracts
July 18, 2014  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses are sometimes in danger of being overshadowed by their larger counterparts, but if a recent survey is any indication, the smaller companies might...

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Wells Fargo Helps Corporate Card Go Mobile
Wells Fargo Helps Corporate Card Go Mobile
July 18, 2014  |  Mobile Commerce

Wells Fargo wants to help corporate card carriers avoid a life constantly searching for receipts. The bank is now offering commercial card customers a new...

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