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Mobile Commerce
European M-Banking Startup Monese Gets Big Backing
May 28, 2015

Monese, the newest player in the European mobile banking startup, has yet to launch and it’s already getting the backing of some big names. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Silk Road Creator Says Site Started For Freedom, Not Crime
May 28, 2015

Ross Ulbricht is trying for one last plea of sympathy as he nears his judgement day in court this week (May 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Apple And Alibaba Top Amazon In Global Brand Value Ranking
May 28, 2015

As part of the 2015 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands report released yesterday (May 27), Apple has secured itself with the title of the most valuable brand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon’s Secret Weapon – Smart Politics And Smart Business
May 28, 2015

Last week, Re/code broke the news that 15-year Amazon company vet Maria Renz will be ascending to the role of technical advisor to the CEO – known more informally inhouse as Jeff Bezos’ shadow. The role involves sitting at the right hand of “The Man” himself...

Merchant Innovation
Square Eases Inventory Pains for SMBs With Shopventory Deal
May 28, 2015

Shopventory announced its inventory management solutions are being integrated with Square’s payments and POS system to help take the hassle out of inventory management for SMBs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Alternative Finances
Facebook Rolls Out Pay-Your-Friend Messenger App to New York
May 28, 2015

Facebook is adding New York and the surrounding metro area to its list of U.S. cities in which users are able to send or receive money between friends via Messenger, reports TechCrunch. The free feature was launched in March of this year and is available...

The Buffet Of Mobile Dining Payment Startups
May 28, 2015

“Reinventing hospitality” 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 receive marketing communications from...

Latest Stats on How Much Data Breaches Really Cost
May 28, 2015

With cybercriminals increasingly targeting medical records and financial data around the globe, companies are finding the average cost of a data breach has been skyrocketing — and now tops $3.8 million on average, according to a recent study. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

International
Data Breaches Cost Companies $3.8 Million, On Average, Says Study
May 28, 2015

With cyberthieves increasingly targeting medical records and financial data around the globe, companies are finding the average cost of a data breach has been skyrocketing – and now tops $3.8 million on average, according to a recent study. Get the Full Story Complete the form...