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RBI Warns Against Bitcoin Use – For Now
February 06, 2017

The Reserve Bank of India has made several public shows of support for digital payments and for going cashless — even for blockchain. But the latest from the RBI warns India to be wary of bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Sudden SME Hiring Slump Shouldn’t Concern, Says CBIZ
February 06, 2017

The latest CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SEBI), released Friday (Feb. 3) and reporting on small business hiring activity for January, showed a decline that analysts say shouldn’t necessarily be met with concern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
Fraud’s $50B Identity Crisis
February 06, 2017

The use of fake or synthetic identities is actually scarier than it may sound, in fact, the fraud perpetrated by the cybercriminals behind these identities is costing the U.S. nearly $50 billion per year. Pat Phelan, SVP of identity at TransUnion, recently joined PYMNTS to...

B2B Payments
Earnings Season For B2B FinTechs
February 06, 2017

It’s earnings report season once again, and this week, we’re examining all of the data released by B2B FinTechs on their quarterly and annual reports. Businesses like Basware, Bottomline Technologies and Chrome River all highlighted their successes in recent months, but was it enough to impress...

Investments
Of Unicorn IPOs Looming And Never Were
February 03, 2017

The news that likely sent shockwaves through unicorn land centered around AppDynamics, which, just days ahead of going public, was bought by Cisco for $3.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Bank Stocks Rally Amid Regulatory Rollback
February 03, 2017

The showdown over bank regulations may finally be here. And bank stocks are on an upward tear as a result. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
Hacker Tracker: Brand-Impersonation Scams Keep Fraudsters Spot On
February 03, 2017

A new email scam is making the rounds — this time, cybercriminals are impersonating parcel delivery companies in Australia. 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...

Retail
Spotify Could Delay IPO To 2018
February 03, 2017

It turns out that 2017 might not be the year of Spotify’s IPO after all. 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,...

Retail
Elo Touchscreens Enable Brick-And-Mortar Reinvention
February 03, 2017

While much is made of online retail, most transactions still take place in-store. But even in physical retail, consumers are drawn to digital experiences. For merchants looking to keep up with consumer expectations in the digital age, in-store technologies have become key investments. Get the...