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Retail
Matterport, Google Bring VR To Mobile Web
February 10, 2017

California-based immersive media platform and technology company Matterport recently announced that WebVR is now supported on Google Daydream-ready phones — including Google’s Pixel, the Moto Z and the Huawei Mate Pro 9. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: All Eyes On China
February 10, 2017

After a couple weeks without major movement, investors and acquirers are showing interest in bitcoin. First, CoinDesk acquired San Francisco-based bitcoin and blockchain investing news and market data startup Lawnmower for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Fast Funds For Freelancers
February 10, 2017

Freelancers no longer want to wait for paper checks or bank settlements. Speed is of the essence when it comes to getting paid. Work Market has debuted two payment options to bring mobile functions and timeliness to freelancers in their local currencies, as CEO Stephen Dewitt explains.

Security & Fraud
Health Care Information More Valuable Than Credit Card Data For Hackers
February 10, 2017

Health care information about an individual is more valuable to bad guys than credit card information, according to Xerox’s 2017 eHealth survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
iDefense Security Intelligence Services Snapped Up By Accenture
February 10, 2017

Accenture announced its plan to acquire VeriSign’s iDefense Security Intelligence Services business on Thursday (Feb. 9). 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...

Security & Fraud
Hackers Sink Their Teeth Into Arby’s Credit Card Data
February 10, 2017

Fast food chain Arby’s confirmed that credit card data was stolen from thousands of its customers due to a data breach that took place last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Airbnb On The Cusp Of Buying Luxury Retreats
February 10, 2017

Airbnb wants to get a bit more luxe. Reports are emerging this AM that the home-sharing pioneer is well into acquisition talks with Luxury Retreats, a Canadian company that specializes in high-end vacation villas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
FTC Focused On Car Buying, Big Data And FinTech In 2016
February 10, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission had a busy year in 2016, surveying consumers about buying and financing car purchases, issuing a report aimed at helping businesses harness the power of Big Data without discriminating and also taking a hard look at the FinTech market and its...

Retail
Retail’s Six-Week Turnaround Plan
February 10, 2017

It’s not easy being a traditional department store these days. 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 completing this...