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POS Innovation
Moving From POS To Point Of Interaction
January 03, 2019

One size never fits all in retail — so why should it be any different with payments? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Merchant Innovation
Helping QSRs Avoid Physical Retail’s Fate
January 03, 2019

Once upon a time — about a decade ago — there was this QSR executive who observed the rise of online retail, but figured those changes would never apply to his businesses. He would never ship a hamburger, he thought. Nor would the basic processes...

Security & Fraud
Hackers Exploit Google Chromecast Bug
January 03, 2019

Despite being warned years ago about a bug in its Chromecast media streaming stick, Google has yet to fix it and hackers are still taking advantage. According to reports, that “Hacker Giraffe” recently figured out how to use the bug — dubbed “CastHack” — to manipulate Chromecast...

Mobile Payments
WhatsApp Mobile Payments Secure 210M Users In India
January 02, 2019

WhatsApp, Facebook’s messaging app, is still working to launch its digital payments service nationwide in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

News
Five At Five: Amazon’s India Expansion
January 02, 2019

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest international plans from Amazon and a new bid for Sears. Google is becoming charitable, P2P lending in China faces problems and U.S. credit-scoring firms face...

Regulation
Denmark Distances Financial Reg From Banks
January 02, 2019

Denmark, still recovering from a $230 billion money laundering scandal at Danske Bank, is going to propose new ways for its financial regulator to stop being so close to the banks that it supervises, according to a report in Financial Times. Get the Full Story...

Security & Fraud
European Union Wary Of Chinese Tech
January 02, 2019

The European Union wants tougher examination of potential risks associated with Chinese tech companies, amid growing fears of cybercrimes linked to Beijing and the Chinese government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
Didi Chuxing Offers Financial Services
January 02, 2019

Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing company, has debuted a slew of financial products for workers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Security & Fraud
Warby Parker Cyberattack Affects 198K Accounts
January 02, 2019

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...