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The Future Of Consumer Authentication (And It’s A Little Weird)
October 09, 2015

There’s a very good reason that passwords are dying and why many think we should be ready to let them go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Mobile Commerce
Stripe Snags Will Gaybrick As First CFO
October 09, 2015

Well-known and highly valued payments startup Stripe (last valuation clocked in at $5 billion) has appointed its first-ever CFO. Will Gaybrick will be signing on with Stripe, despite the fact that his background in software engineering makes him something of a surprise for this role. Get...

Google Search Flips To Mobile
October 09, 2015

If you felt a strong breeze over the summer, that might have been the majority of Google searches moving to mobile. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Inside The Alibaba-Tencent $15B Local Service Deal
October 09, 2015

The Groupon of China will soon merge — thanks to a collaboration between Alibaba and Tencent. 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...

B2B Payments
Amid Complexity, SMBs Benefit From Outsourcing
October 09, 2015

Small and mid-sized business owners must grapple with getting employees paid on time, making sure benefits are in place, and navigating sometimes Byzantine tax laws. Paychex’s Andy Childs explains how outsourcing can be a boon to the boss.

Facebook Looks Beyond ‘Like’ Button To Emojis
October 09, 2015

The days of only having the option to ‘Like’ something on Facebook may be numbered. 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,...

eBay Stock Nosedives, Amazon Down Too
October 09, 2015

As earnings season gets underway in earnest, tech stocks took a pummeling Thursday (Oct. 8), as channel checks from research firms showed a slowdown in eCommerce sales in stark contrast to overall eCommerce trends that were up double-digit percentages in August. Get the Full Story...

Europe
UK Firms Out Of The Loop On Cyberattacks
October 09, 2015

In today’s age, protecting sensitive data and assets from cyberthreats is top of mind for companies around the globe. But a recent study from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that businesses in the U.K. may need to improve on their detection methods when it comes to cybersecurity....

Lyft’s Real-Time Payments Play To Pay Drivers Quicker
October 09, 2015

Ride-sharing is a business model based on timelines, and soon, for drivers of one company in the space, that notion will extend to how they get paid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...