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Magento CEO On The ‘Other’ Omnichannel
April 13, 2016

Omnichannel isn’t only about helping merchants cross the digital/physical chasm, says Magento CEO Mark Lavelle. The need to integrate across all of the online and mobile channels that merchants and consumers touch is just as important and every bit as complex. Lavelle tells Karen Webster...

Point of Sale
Why mPOS Advancements Can Mean Big Things For Small Businesses
April 13, 2016

As advancements in technology continue to create a culture of convenience, small businesses and nonprofits are reaping the benefits. The April edition of the PYMNTS mPOS Tracker™ contains profiles of more than 200 players in the space, along with an interview with PayPal director Chris...

Blockchain / Distributed Ledger
MIT Advances Blockchain Research With Ripple
April 13, 2016

MIT is pushing forward with its blockchain research — with the help of Ripple. 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...

Faster Payments
UK SMBs Want Faster Payments
April 13, 2016

U.K. SMBs want faster payments — but how many actually care? 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...

CFPB
CFPB Bolsters Its Ranks
April 13, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Tuesday (April 12) that it is adding half a dozen professionals to a number of leadership positions at the organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Real-Time Fraud Fix For ACH Launches
April 13, 2016

Fraud prevention technology provider ACH Alert has partnered with Venture Bank to provide customers with real-time fraud protection through its PRO-TECH solution, the companies announced on Tuesday (April 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Shopify Commerce Comes To Messenger
April 13, 2016

Shopify is taking its business to Facebook. 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...

OfferUp Takes On Craigslist With Mobile Payments
April 13, 2016

Craigslist isn’t exactly a beacon of success as a company that’s been struggling to make its outdated platform relevant, but there’s one startup that plans on taking it on in a big way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Merchant Innovation
Coming Soon: Tattoo Payments
April 13, 2016

If there’s one thing the current generation of wearables and its flagship product, the Apple Watch, get dinged for, it’s clunky, cumbersome and sometimes downright uncool product design. However, a collaboration between two startups might dispose of the need for unsightly hardware — or really hardware...