News

Mobile Payments
Flint Mobile Calls It Quits
February 22, 2016

Years from now, analysts might look back at the number of mobile payments startups in a similar way they do the dot-com boom of the 1990s. However, if Flint Mobile’s recent moves are any indication, it might not even take that long. Get the Full...

Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay’s Volume Hits Half-Billion Dollars
February 22, 2016

Just as Samsung announced the latest additions to its line of Galaxy mobile devices — the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge — the company also said that its mobile payment service is continuing its momentum of usage around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mobile Payments
Mondaine’s Luxury Watches To Get NFC Makeovers
February 22, 2016

A sharp timepiece has separated the nouveau riche from old money since the first kings put the first clockmakers to work. Now, Mondaine wants to make sure that the next generation of luxury watchwearers can sport their decadent devices well into the technological age. Get...

The Lure Of B2B For Private Equity
February 22, 2016

B2C gets a lot of press, but there’s gold in the virtual hills of B2B payments for private equity investors. FTV just made a $76 million investment in StoneEagle, and FTV Partner Chris Winship was on hand to explain why greenfield opportunities in B2B should...

Retail
Consumers Suspicious Of Mobile Marketing Pushes
February 22, 2016

According to a recent report, consumers are feeling increasingly out of control of the personal data stored on their phones, and the persistent efforts from mobile marketers is doing little to improve the situation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Swiss’ Smartwatch Problem (Thanks To Apple)
February 22, 2016

The age of the traditional Swiss watch that “just” tells time — regardless of wristband, face and a high price tag — may be winding down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
HSBC Makes A ‘Biometric Banking’ Push
February 22, 2016

HSBC is no stranger to dealing with cyberattacks and outages, which may be a reason why the U.K. bank announced plans to roll out biometric security technology in a move to bring biometric banking to the mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

MasterCard Says Where Digital Wallets Are Trending
February 22, 2016

MasterCard said Sunday (Feb. 21) that it has insight into what consumers want from mobile payments and digital wallets over the near term. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Lyft Calls Out Uber On Its ‘Witch Hunt’
February 22, 2016

Lyft is alleging that Uber is prying into its confidential information by cloaking its data requests behind the investigation of Uber’s data breach that affected 50,000 drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...