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Why Soundpays Says Sound Waves Are The Way To Pay
September 21, 2015

T. S. Eliot’s most famous poem said that the world won’t end with a bang, but with a whimper. As it turns out, the biggest question in mobile payments might be solved by a quiet technology, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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It’s Official – Bitcoin Is A Commodity
September 21, 2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) just added a lot more weight to bitcoin by taking action to declare it as a “commodity,” much like gold and silver. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Will Mobile Apps Give Way To Text Messages?
September 21, 2015

While it’s hard to deny the popularity of smartphone applications, many startups are staring to capitalize on the fact that some people are truly “apped out.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Looking Up, Looking Out And Looking Lost – Visa, Fraud And Monitise
September 21, 2015

Historically speaking, September 21 is an auspicious day for big beginnings. 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...

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The Pentagon’s Plan To Fight Cybercrime
September 21, 2015

The U.S. Department of Defense is developing a new cybersecurity framework designed to help keep them one step ahead of oncoming cyber threats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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NACHA Cuts Down On Excessive Transaction Return
September 21, 2015

The Electronic Payments Association officially put the ACH Network Risk and Enforcement Rule into effect as of late 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....

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Will Ad Blockers Drive Mobile Commerce Innovation?
September 21, 2015

[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=””] 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 form, you agree to...

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Amex Braces For ‘Uneven’ Quarters Ahead
September 21, 2015

Payments giant American Express reiterated its financial outlook extending out through 2017, indicating that slowing revenue growth would have only a limited impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Alternative Financing Gets Alibaba’s Attention
September 21, 2015

Don’t look now, banks (or maybe do look now) — alternative financing options are on the rise, exhibited by the fact that Alibaba is getting into the business. David Goldin, Founder and CEO of Capify, talks about the steady pace at which non-traditional ways of...