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Facebook Patents Ways To Advertise Only To The Influential
February 17, 2015

While the world tries to determine whether social media celebrities count as real celebrities, there is little controversy around the idea that the social media famous have a big role to play in motivating the shopping behaviors of others.  Everyone wants to be like the...

Apple Pay’s Path Into China Through Alipay And Union Pay Has Hit A Roadblock
February 17, 2015

Apple’s attempts to bring Apple Pay to China have hit a few bumps in the road. 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...

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iZettle Releases Free Chip And PIN Reader For European SMBs
February 17, 2015

Europe’s answer to Square, iZettle, is introducing its new Card Reader Lite, which is reportedly the world’s first free-­of-charge Chip and PIN reader. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

‘Trusted Identity’ – On Demand
February 17, 2015

Real-time is the reality of payments and underpins everything from how and when funds are sent and received to how cards are replaced if lost are stolen. In response, Entrust Datacard VP, Ray Wizbowski, says bank branches are now honing in on instant card issuance...

The Commerce To Consumer Power Shift
February 17, 2015

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European Regulators Get Tough On Gambling
February 17, 2015

Online gambling may soon cost more in Europe if regulators have their say. 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....

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No Amazon Drone Deliveries For Now, Says FAA
February 17, 2015

Drones won’t be delivering your Amazon Prime order any time soon under new rules proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Mobile
Microsoft’s Push Toward Biometrics Security
February 17, 2015

Microsoft has been building better alternatives to passwords into its forthcoming version of Windows, including support for two-factor authentication and biometrics. Now the company is joining forces with the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance industry group to spread those technologies to other designs, according to...

Chinese Smartphone Maker Opening US E-Commerce Site
February 16, 2015

Emerging Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced it will be opening its online store, Mi.com, in the United States, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...