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eBay On The Evolution Of China’s Cross-Border Trade
April 25, 2016

The continuing cross-border commerce evolution is an opportunity for just about every country in the ecosystem, but China stands to benefit in five specific ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

UnionPay’s New Mobile Payments Partnership
April 25, 2016

Smartphone maker Xiaomi is getting deeper into the mobile payments game with a well-known partner in China. 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...

Is Amazon Going Prime-Only On Select Videos, Games?
April 25, 2016

While Amazon’s push to expand Prime membership shows no signs of slowing, it initially appeared that the latest move in that regard was focused directly on gamers (especially those who also happen to be cinephiles), but perhaps, the situation isn’t that cut-and-dry. Get the Full...

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‘Fraud Squad’ Cracks $43M Money Laundering Ring
April 25, 2016

The City of London Police made what’s believed to be the biggest seizure ever by U.K. law enforcement last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Apple Watch Is Outperforming iPhone 1.0 — So, Why Does It Feel Like A Bust?
April 25, 2016

Since the Apple Watch’s debut a year ago, the headlines about its success have been a bit all over the map. Some tout it as a huge hit, others as a big flop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Did Facebook’s Backdoor Hack Put Consumers At Risk?
April 25, 2016

A new report suggests that Facebook’s security may not be as good as it appears. 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,...

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FireEye Claims China Has Shifted Cyberhack Focus
April 25, 2016

China may be changing its views on conventional hacking and cybertheft — at least, that’s the perspective of U.S.-based cybersecurity firm FireEye. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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U.S. Bank Mobilizes Fleet Management For The Bottom Line
April 25, 2016

Transport companies make their margins on efficiency and fuel prices. New features bowing with U.S. Bank’s Voyager Mobile App aim to help fleet managers and drivers keep a real-time, app-driven eye on the bottom line.

Security & Fraud
SWIFT Software Likely Compromised By Bangladesh Bank Hackers
April 25, 2016

Bad news this morning for SWIFT — the rather centrally important global financial platform. According to Reuters, cybercriminals who managed to lift $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank earlier this year probably managed that feat by hacking SWIFT’s software. That, at least, is the opinion...