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Security & Fraud
Mozilla Mulls Blocking DarkMatter For Browser ‘Misuse’
March 06, 2019

Firefox maker Mozilla might cut ties with cybersecurity company DarkMatter after a recent report linked the firm to a cyber espionage program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payments Innovation
Flywire Surpasses $10B In Total Payments Volume
March 06, 2019

Global payments and receivables company Flywire enjoyed strong growth in 2018 that it plans to carry into this coming year and over $10 billion in total payments volume. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulation
Biz Advocacy Groups Oppose Dem-Sponsored Tax Proposal
March 06, 2019

Business advocacy groups are fighting a proposed financial transaction tax aimed at limiting high-frequency trading, and decreasing the budget deficit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Regulation
FTC Wants Comment On Proposed Changes To Safeguards, Privacy Rules
March 06, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested comment on the proposed amendments of two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer data held by financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alternative Finances
How POS Financing Can Make The Friendly Skies Much Friendlier
March 06, 2019

The family vacation to Disney World. The trip to a best friend’s destination wedding. The retired couple’s once-in-a-lifetime bucket list getaway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
JD.Com And Google Debut Online Store
March 05, 2019

JD.com, one of the biggest eCommerce retailers in China, has teamed up with Google to launch a store on Google Express, according to a report by Reuters.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Kaspersky: Mobile Malware Attacks Doubled In 2018
March 05, 2019

A new report by Kaspersky Lab, the Moscow-based cybersecurity and anti-virus company, has revealed that attacks on mobile devices with malware doubled from 66.4 million in 2017 to 116.5 million in 2018, according to a press release from the company. Get the Full Story Complete...

Banking
JPMorgan Pulls Out Of Private Prison Industry
March 05, 2019

JPMorgan, the biggest bank in the United States by assets, has announced it will no longer finance the private prison industry, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
RBI Fines 19 Lenders For SWIFT Non-Compliance
March 05, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central banking institution, has fined almost 20 lenders, including the State Bank of India and ICICI Bank, for not complying with rules on the use of worldwide payments network SWIFT, according to reports. Get the Full Story...