Qualcomm May Acquire NXP
Qualcomm May Acquire NXP
September 30, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Qualcomm may acquire NXP Semiconductors in a move that would provide revenues from the automotive industry. The deal could be for as much as $30...

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Hackers To Banks: Pay Up Or We’ll Spill
Hackers To Banks: Pay Up Or We’ll Spill
September 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A group of hackers stole documents from investment bank WestPark Capital and threatened to release the data unless the bank pays a ransom. The hacker...

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China Tops Treasurers’ List Of Worries
China Tops Treasurers’ List Of Worries
September 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

A new survey by JPMorgan finds corporate treasurers consider China’s recent currency exchange rate reforms to have had the most impact on their businesses. Reports...

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A $200M Mélange Of B2B Venture Capital
A $200M Mélange Of B2B Venture Capital
September 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

B2B startups saw a little bit of everything this week when it came to venture capital. From pre-Series A funding to late-stage investment rounds, ranging...

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Why Payment Experience Matters For Global Citizens
Why Payment Experience Matters For Global Citizens
September 30, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

Global Citizens are an attractive (and quickly growing) market. They make high-ticket payments in full for things like education and health care, which can be...

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FinTech Big Leaguers Place Their Bets On Blockchain-Based Trade Finance
FinTech Big Leaguers Place Their Bets On Blockchain-Based Trade Finance
September 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The possible use cases for blockchain are seemingly endless, but when behemoths like Microsoft and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) offer their take on...

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Amex Sizzles, Big Banks Fizzle And Indian eCommerce Lives Up To Its Sizzling Hype
Amex Sizzles, Big Banks Fizzle And Indian eCommerce Lives Up To Its Sizzling Hype
September 30, 2016  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Fall has arrived in Boston and we are sizzling. The Red Sox clinched the AL East and the Pats are 3-0 — even with a...

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Connecticut Learns From NY’s Payroll Card Strifes
Connecticut Learns From NY’s Payroll Card Strifes
September 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Weeks after New York state introduced new legislation aimed at protecting employees from excessive fees while using their payroll cards, a neighboring state is gearing...

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Hackers Strike It Big On Security Vulnerabilities
Hackers Strike It Big On Security Vulnerabilities
September 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker’s job is never done. Though they work hard to scam, defraud and launch malicious attacks, there’s also many times when we make their...

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