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International
Daraz Scoops Up $55 Million For Asian eCommerce Deliveries
September 23, 2015

Some investors might look at southeast Asia’s lack of infrastructure for eCommerce and move right on by. Others, though, see something else: a massive opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart’s Latest eCommerce Acquisition
September 23, 2015

The technology power behind Walmart’s global eCommerce initiatives, known as @WalmartLabs, is bringing a Silicon Valley startup on board to enhance the retailers’ customer relationship management tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Blackstone Bags NCR Bid
September 23, 2015

The bidding war for ATM maker NCR seems to be over — at least for one company that was reportedly in the running. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

UK’s Velocity Acquires Cover Restaurant Payment App
September 23, 2015

Velocity, the restaurant payment application that is based in the United Kingdom, is making an acquisition of its U.S. competitor, Cover, VentureBeat reported Tuesday (Sept. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Samsung Seeks To Secure Government Mobile Phones
September 23, 2015

Samsung Electronics is working with Sectra Communications in an effort to integrate the latter’s Tiger/R end-to-end hardware security system, which relies on encryption, with the phone giant’s Knox platform. The aim is to have smartphones that are secure enough to carry classified information and other...

Emmy Wins Inspire $67 Amazon Prime Membership Special
September 23, 2015

The 67th Emmy Awards had one name rattled off during the thank you portion of an acceptance speech Sunday evening (Sept. 20) that doesn’t typically make the list: Jeff Bezos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Financial Inclusion
PayNearMe’s Cash-Based Mobile Bill Pay Debuts At 7-Eleven
September 23, 2015

Financial services technology company PayNearMe is partnering with 7-Eleven to bring a new domestic bill payment service to consumers across the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Mobile Commerce
What’s Trending Today — Sept. 22 Recap
September 22, 2015

What's trending in payments today? Starbucks talks international Mobile Order & Pay, First Data looks toward its IPO, Circle gets a bitcoin license, the EMV deadline is ticking closer and consumers share their thoughts on the penny.

In Depth
Take It Or Leave It? Consumers Weigh In On The Penny
September 22, 2015

The next time you offer someone a penny for their thoughts, step back and rethink your meager offer of copper. Nobody wants your penny – or do they? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...