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Time’s (Almost) Up for US EMV Transition, Says Oberthur VP
September 02, 2015

Here we are, with just under a month to go till the EMV liability shift hits -- and U.S. merchants still have a lot of catching up to do. The time for adoption is now, says one Oberthur VP, who shares insight into how other...

Will Wall Street Carnage Hurt Startups?
September 02, 2015

As stocks plunge double digits, and investors fret about China, there’s another group of casualties a-brewing – startups that have flown high as they’ve accessed easy money and enjoyed lofty valuations. Could Wall Street’s tumble result in a steep fall for the youngest and most...

EVO Buys Citi’s Merchant Acquiring Biz In Mexico
September 02, 2015

EVO Payments International announced yesterday (Sept. 1) that it has completed the purchase of Citigroup’s merchant acquiring business in Mexico for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Samsung Gets Into The Content Business
September 02, 2015

Samsung is making news in Europe — specifically, a mobile news app. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Klarna Lands Big Retailer For US M-Commerce Launch
September 02, 2015

Electronic payments solutions company Klarna announced Overstock.com will be its first major retail partner as the U.K.-based business brings its commercial operations to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Alibaba Uncorks Tmall Vineyard Direct
September 02, 2015

Alibaba is getting into the wine business. 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...

Merchant Innovation
How Local Goods Influence Shopper’s Habits
September 02, 2015

As much as the big-box retailers and online marketplaces grab consumer attention, the concept of buying local is, and always has been, a niche market that’s had its own successes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

DoorDash Partners With 7-Eleven To Expand Offerings
September 02, 2015

Online delivery service DoorDash is expanding beyond food delivery to embrace just about anything you can find on a convenience store’s shelves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cybercriminals Target UK’s National Crime Agency
September 02, 2015

Days after the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested six teenagers for allegedly attempting to access a tool used by the hacker group known as Lizard Squad, the agency itself became the target of a cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...