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B2B Payments
Short-Term Corporate Debt Linked To Overconfident CEOs
February 04, 2016

If CEOs drive businesses forward, the financial decisions they make — even if it’s deciding who will make those decisions for them — are critical. Researchers at the London School of Economics examined the role of the CEO in this light and uncovered connections regarding the behavior...

B2B Payments
Aussie Exchange To See T&E Listing
February 04, 2016

In the U.S., investment in travel and expense management startups is on the rise. In Europe, corporate travel spend is spiking, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Why eBay Isn’t Fixing Its Latest Security Problem
February 04, 2016

When a third-party researcher uncovers evidence of a high-profile security bug that puts consumers’ account information at risk, the company in question rushes to the rescue with patches, updates and press releases. However, when researchers from security startup Check Point Software notified eBay of a...

Point of Sale
Toast Butters Up The mPOS Evolution
February 04, 2016

Tablet tech innovations have driven down costs of restaurant POS software, making owners savvier while also delivering better service to customers. Plus, added efficiencies are driving up profits. In this month’s mPOS Tracker, Toast’s President Steve Fredette shares his vision for the future of restaurant...

Merchant Innovation
BloomThat Flower Delivery Startup Expands After Thorny Start
February 04, 2016

A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but there’s nowhere near as much wiggle room when it comes to startups’ financials during the precarious growth phase of their lifecycles. As flower delivery startup BloomThat has learned more than once, keeping a close...

Security & Fraud
Alibaba’s Taobao Market Sees 20M User Accounts Compromised By Hackers
February 04, 2016

Alibaba’s Taobao eCommerce marketplace has come under attack from hackers who attempted to access over 20 million active accounts, according to a state media report posted on the Chinese Internet regulator’s website. Hackers reportedly attempted to crack the site using Alibaba’s own cloud computing services....

Security & Fraud
The Next Dimension Of 3D Secure
February 04, 2016

Where did 3D Secure 1.0 work? In security, naturally, bringing a robust and effective solution in that regard to eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Merchant Innovation
London Black Cabs Can’t Reject Cards Anymore
February 04, 2016

The iconic black cabs of London might be feeling the heat from ride-hailing app services like Uber, but things might be about to get a lot better as they are set to undergo a wide upgrade that will keep their market position relevant. Get the Full Story Complete...

Square’s New Reader Now Sold In Apple Stores
February 04, 2016

Square’s Apple Pay reader has come full circle to now be sold in Apple Stores. 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,...