Alternative Finances

Payments Made for Moms
March 10, 2014

A new ad from American Express premiered Sunday night, featuring the issuer’s new spokeswoman: Tina Fey. Seems a good fit for a card designed for the multi-tasker, given her personal life as an actress, author and comedy writer, not to mention she’s also a mother....

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The Downside of Beacon Technology
March 10, 2014

Delivering customized offers to consumers is good. But is doing it while they're standing in a store in front of an item?

Overstock.com Bitcoin Transaction Pass the $1M Mark
March 10, 2014

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Mobile Shift Challenges Billers To Keep Up
March 10, 2014

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Prepaid Programs Also Affected By Recent Breaches
March 10, 2014

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To EMV Or Not To EMV
March 10, 2014

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Payoneer Secures $25 Million In Funding
March 10, 2014

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First Person: Boston’s Bitcoin ATM
March 10, 2014

Early 2014 has been a tough time for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Japan-based Bitcoin processor Mt. Gox has filed for bankruptcy in its host nation, with almost US$500 million of bitcoins having apparently evaporated into the ether on its watch. A Canadian Bitcoin exchange reported much smaller,...

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More Lawmakers Hear From Industry On Payments Security
March 10, 2014

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