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International
Staples Is Mulling Its Own Brexit
July 06, 2016

It’s been a few decades since the world has seen anything quite resembling the U.K.’s Brexit vote as far as geopolitical implications are concerned. However, there are plenty in the retail sector who know what it feels like when a sure-fire merger turned into a...

Security & Fraud
Android’s Encryption Woes: Bad For Google, Worse For Everyone Else
July 06, 2016

Apple might generate long lines at its stores every time it releases an iterative iPhone, but there’s no doubt that, when it comes to OS market share, Android has been stealing Apple’s lunch money lately. In May, Kantar Worldpanel confirmed that Q1 2016 sales of...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Western Union Secures Walmart de México Deal
July 06, 2016

Even in the age of Venmo and instant digital banking, Western Union has managed to maintain its foothold in retail stores across the U.S. and abroad. Now, thanks to a helping hand from Walmart’s Central American operations, Western Union can depend on more business south...

B2B Payments
Crossing Borders, Payments And Media For The Smallest B2Bs
July 06, 2016

Paladin Software has teamed up with Tipalti to streamline payments for the most intrepid of B2Bs – namely, people who seek to monetize everything from music to video and amass a following online. Paladin CEO James Creech explains why payments automation is key to bringing...

Regulation
NRF Says Consumers Want Swipe Fee Caps To Stay Put
July 06, 2016

Try this experiment sometime today. Ask 10 people off the street if they believe that debit interchange fees should stay capped. The answer you’ll likely get back is probably a lot of blank stares. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
Cash Lives — ECB Launches New €50 Banknote
July 06, 2016

The European Central Bank is aiming to keep the usage of cash alive with the launch of a new €50 note. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fintech Investments
X-Border Payments Startup Banks $3M
July 06, 2016

Australian FinTech startup Airwallex secured $3 million in its pre-Series A funding round, led by Alibaba’s venture capital fund manager, Gobi Partners, ZDNet reported on Tuesday (July 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

EMV
Will Chip Cards Hurt The Retail ATM Market?
July 06, 2016

By this October, consumers may be seeing less ATMs available at their local bar or corner store. 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...

International
BoE Opens Brexit Lending Relief Value
July 06, 2016

The Bank of England, amid the volatility in world markets following the surprise and shock of the Brexit vote last month, has now moved to shore up England’s economic wellbeing, pulling back on bank capital requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...