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eCommerce
Jet.Com Phasing Out Costco Products
June 13, 2017

Jet.com will be phasing out retail products under the Kirkland Signature brand, which is owned by Costco. 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...

Security & Fraud
ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
June 13, 2017

ESET researchers have been analyzing samples of dangerous malware that could be used in a cyberattack on power supply infrastructure. 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...

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Diebold and Samsung To Show Off ATM Withdrawals Via Facial Recognition
June 13, 2017

Diebold Nixdorf, the connected commerce technology company and Samsung SDS America announced they are teaming up to show how integrating advanced mobile technology — such as facial recognition — and the self-service channel can result in enhanced security and an improved consumer experience. Get the...

Security & Fraud
Emirates Islamic Applying QR Codes, Blockchain Tech To Paper Checks
June 13, 2017

Emirates Islamic is reportedly planning on using a combination of QR codes and blockchain technology to enhance protection from fraud of paper checks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bitcoin
High Trading Volume Causes Coinbase Outage
June 13, 2017

Digital currencies like bitcoin and blockchain are slowly becoming a hot commodity. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Security & Fraud
Western Union Completes Compliance Upgrades To Fight Money Laundering
June 13, 2017

The Western Union Company and Arizona Atty. Gen. Mark Brnovich announced Monday (June 12) that they have successfully completed the secondary recommendations for the Southwest Border program, aimed at combating money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Ridesharing
Lyft’s Recent Fundraising Includes $25M From Jaguar Land Rover
June 13, 2017

Lyft, the ridesharing app, recently raised $600 million in venture funding with participation from Jaguar Land Rover, via its mobility services unit InMotion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
Trump Treasury Department Wants To Depower CFPB
June 13, 2017

In a report released late yesterday (June 12), the Treasury Department officially recommended that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should be substantially stripped of its powers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Ditching FICO, And Finding Another Path To SME Loans
June 13, 2017

The struggle of small business borrowing is well documented. Indeed, it’s the underlying reason why the alternative SME lending industry exists. But even alt-lenders have their limitations when trying to link small businesses to financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...