News

Meet YoCoin: The Bitcoin Alternative
July 11, 2016

There’s another digital currency in town, and its name is YoCoin. 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...

Can AI Take The Guesswork Out Of Beer Brewing?
July 11, 2016

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Bitcoin Halving Ups The Pressure For Miners
July 11, 2016

In a move that is designed to keep inflation down for the virtual currency known as bitcoin, the amount being made available globally is being halved, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

MasterCard Brings Girls4Tech To China
July 11, 2016

MasterCard announced a new agreement with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Shanghai Be Better Education in order to bring the Girls4Tech program to young women in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Nordstrom Looks To Improve Online Order Management
July 11, 2016

Retailing giant Nordstrom has bought a minority stake in supply chain software outfit Dsco. 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...

Security & Fraud
Omni Hotels Hit By POS Malware
July 11, 2016

Hotel chain Omni Hotels & Resorts said on Friday (July 8) that it had been hacked and disclosed that the hackers stole payment card data through accessing point-of-sale systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFPB
Why The CFPB Gets CBA’s Stamp Of Approval
July 11, 2016

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is throwing its support behind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 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,...

Investments
Startup CityBase Raises $6.25 Million In VC Funding
July 11, 2016

CityBase, the Chicago startup that aids cities in reaching and serving residents and businesses, announced on Thursday (July 7) it raised $6.25 million in a Series B round of funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Fed May Enhance Bank Cyberattack Safeguards
July 11, 2016

The onslaught of global cyberattacks targeted towards financial institutions may be pushing U.S. regulators to consider increased safeguards to protect the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...