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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: Another Day, Another All-Time High
May 12, 2017

Bitcoin’s growing just about as fast as we can write about it — as are a number of other cryptocurrencies, for that matter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Hacker Tracker: Identity Fraud On The Rise
May 12, 2017

Greater connectivity means greater opportunities — not just for businesses and consumers, but also for fraudsters. A recent study released by Forrester Consulting and digital identity provider ID.me speaks to the growing risk of identity fraud and its detrimental effect on consumer confidence. Get the...

Cosmetics Co. Sephora Finds Calm In The Retail Storm
May 12, 2017

Many retailers have been suffering over the past few years due to the increasing popularity of shopping online. 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...

Retail
Grocer Aldi Competes With Walmart On Price
May 12, 2017

German discount grocer Aldi aims to disrupt U.S. brick-and-mortar competition by undercutting stateside discount food and beverage offerings from the likes of retail giant Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
FLEXE’s Next-Day Delivery To Help Online Retailers Compete With Amazon
May 12, 2017

Seattle startup FLEXE looks to enable online retailers to compete against Amazon’s logistics capabilities. 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...

Cross Border Commerce
Can APIs Fast-Track B2B X-Border Payments?
May 12, 2017

APIs make it easier for any number of payments and financial services functions to be streamlined and improved. Currencycloud CEO Mike Laven thinks they also hold the keys to enable more efficient B2B X-border payments by solving the thorny compliance and Forex issues that often...

Security & Fraud
Director Of National Intelligence Warns Of Coming IoT Security Threat
May 12, 2017

According to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, smart devices are more than an attractive target for hackers for profit — they could also be the launching ground for attacks on U.S. intelligence efforts in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payment Methods
Flywire And Cashnet Team On Payments For International Students
May 12, 2017

Flywire, a provider of cross-border payment solutions, and Cashnet, a payment platform solution for educational institutions, announced Thursday (May 11) a new strategic partnership to give international students and their families more options when paying for studies abroad. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Ridesharing
Uber Dealt A Blow In Fight With EU Over Its Status
May 12, 2017

Uber Technologies, the ride-hailing app company, got hit with a legal blow on Thursday (May 11) in its fight not to be regulated as a taxi service, when the European Union’s main court rejected arguments that Uber is merely an app. Get the Full Story...