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Snapchat Pushes Shoppable Ads
May 03, 2016

Snapchat is ramping up — or, perhaps more accurately, swiping up — its shoppable ads. 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,...

Delaware Digs Into Blockchain’s Tech
May 03, 2016

The state whose claim to fame is being the first state in the Union in 1787 might soon get a little more tech-savvy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Samsung SDS Partners On Mobile Payments Solution
May 03, 2016

Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, and Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced a new partnership aimed at providing consumers with a frictionless mobile banking/payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
mSIGNIA Secures Digital Biometrics Patent
May 03, 2016

Digital biometric technology and authentication provider mSIGNIA announced on Monday (May 2) that it was issued U.S. Patent 9,294,448 covering digital biometric technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bitcoin
Skeptics Question Whether The Founder Of Bitcoin Has Really Stepped Forward
May 03, 2016

Craig Steven Wright, an Australian entrepreneur, has officially laid claim to the “creator of bitcoin” mantle. Now, the question is: Can that claim stand up to the scrutiny of skeptics? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Chenault Says Amex Upping Cardmember Acquisition Spend
May 03, 2016

American Express will be spending money to (hopefully) make money. 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...

Regulation
New York Uber Drivers Create Labor Group
May 03, 2016

Uber’s loss in a class-action lawsuit filed by its drivers in California and Massachusetts has opened a new can of worms for the ride-hailing company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Invoicing (And Funding) With A Focus On SMB Mobility
May 03, 2016

Small business owners are frequently on the go and may not have time at day’s end to settle back into the office and reconcile invoices. A new app from ZipBooks helps small business owners track invoicing, accounting and even get funding — all from the...

Amex Names AT&T’s Vice Chairman To Board
May 03, 2016

American Express’ leaders said on Monday (May 2) that AT&T Vice Chairman Ralph de la Vega has been named to the payment firm’s board of directors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...