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Mobile Commerce
MasterPass And The Digital Wallets Refresh
May 09, 2016

While most people walk about the consolidation of digital wallets, MasterCard sees a world in which digital wallets expand and localize. On the day that MasterCard announces the expansion of its digital wallet operator program globally, MasterCard CIO Ed McLaughlin describes the future of commerce...

Security & Fraud
Are SWIFT Technicians To Blame For Bangladesh Bank Heist?
May 09, 2016

Bangladeshi police and banking officials say that the connection of SWIFT messaging to a new bank transaction system could have led to the $81 million cyberheist at the central bank of Bangladesh. That change was made three months before the hack occurred. Get the Full Story...

Europe
Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
May 09, 2016

Uber is preparing to fight bigger battles in Europe and elsewhere as an end to its regulatory battles appears to be a distant idea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Security & Fraud
Another Central Bank Hacked — Anonymous To Blame?
May 09, 2016

Has Anonymous hit another central bank? 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 form, you agree to receive...

Security & Fraud
Startup Offers New Tool For Fighting Fraud: Breach Data
May 09, 2016

When it comes to breached data, the expression “the horse is out of the barn” comes to mind. At this point, there have been so many massive breaches that a startling number of Americans just have to make peace with the idea that their data...

Payday Lenders Suit Settled
May 09, 2016

Another payday lender lawsuit has been settled. 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 form, you agree...

Regulation
Background Check Laws Push Uber, Lyft From Austin
May 09, 2016

There are threats, and then, there are threats that get backed up. 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...

From Password Management To Commerce
May 09, 2016

Last Thursday (May 5) marked World Password Day — that login process that everyone loves to hate and hackers have a field day scamming. We now have a holiday to celebrate it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Without Regulation, Alternative Lenders Turn To Self-Policing
May 09, 2016

Last week, OnDeck, Kabbage and CAN Capital banned together to form the Innovative Lending Platform Association (ILPA), an advocacy group to champion increased transparency for small business borrowers in the alternative and marketplace lending sphere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...