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MasterCard Exec: Hackers To Target Banks As EMV Gains Traction
July 20, 2015

As the United States moves away from the traditional magnetic stripe card to embrace the chip-and-PIN model, one casualty could be banks, which could see a growing number of breaches as criminals target new avenues for fraud, MarketWatch reported Friday (July 17), quoting a MasterCard executive....

Merchant Innovation
Why Isn’t Big Tech Developing For The Apple Watch?
July 20, 2015

As the Apple Watch was gearing up for release, Apple reportedly leaned on Facebook to get a custom app for the wearable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Merchant Innovation
Apple, Samsung May Join The e-Sim Card Movement
July 20, 2015

As talks surrounding the launch of electronic SIM cards continue to advance, both Apple and Samsung may be getting in on the conversation. The two tech giants are reportedly discussing the possibility of joining the rest of the telecommunications industry in a move towards e-SIM...

Expense Management’s New $100M Player
July 20, 2015

Expense financial management is making strides across organizations big and small, with an emphasis on software and tracking efficiency. PYMNTs caught up with Dave Terry, Chrome River’s COO, to see where expense management has been and where it’s headed.

Google Ready To Break Into Home Services Market With Homejoy
July 20, 2015

Google is looking to make a jump into the home services market and has hired the technical team from Homejoy, the startup that focused on connecting homeowners with home cleaners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ShopRunner Gives eCommerce Boost To Fashion Brands
July 20, 2015

The members-only service for online shopping announced the expansion of its contemporary fashion offerings through a number of strategic partnerships with retailers like Alexis Bittar, alice + olivia, bebe, Joie, Kooba and Lucky Brand.

International
Greek Banks Have Soft Reopening On Monday
July 20, 2015

Amid the continuing saga of Greece and its negotiations with creditors, the nation’s banks are slated to reopen on Monday (July 20) after three weeks of a government-mandated shutdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Blockchain Digital Identity Card Secures $1.5M
July 20, 2015

The blockchain can be used for more than just bitcoin, at least that is what digital identification protection startup ShoCard is out to prove. The company recently raised $1.5 million in funding from Morado Ventures Partners, AME Cloud Ventures, Enspire Capital and Digital Currency Group...

AmazonFresh Likely To Open In UK
July 20, 2015

Amazon’s grocery delivery service is likely to launch soon in the United Kingdom, a step beyond the United States, according to Re/code. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...