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Japan’s DIY Online Marketplace Takes The Leap Into Payments
February 06, 2015

Japan’s underdog competitor to its e-commerce leader Shopify has only been around for about two years. But Base’s do-it-yourself mentality for small, independent sellers online has landed the firm 150,000 online shops in its network, in part thanks to its promise for sellers to set...

The Alleged Bitcoin Silk Road Hitman Operation
February 06, 2015

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Is Real-Time Engagement Essential To The Future Of Financial Institutions?
February 06, 2015

As merchants increasingly explore the realm of mobile payments, they are starting to explore ways to steer consumers toward certain purchase decisions, including which payment tender to use. And while those solutions are today being brought to market by innovators, that doesn’t mean financial institutions...

How Issuers Win Big In Business Travel Cards
February 06, 2015

Corporate T&E card programs lead to better spending controls, stronger compliance and savings for businesses of all sizes. But business travelers and their managers still struggle with filing expense reports, accessing company credit account information and keeping track of receipts. A recent study by TSYS...

Twitter Chirps About Google Deal, Yelp’s E-Commerce Future
February 06, 2015

Twitter didn’t divulge details about its payments or commerce strategy during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call yesterday (Feb. 5) — even when questioned by an analyst. But the social media company that’s slowly making its name in the payments space did generate some buzz about its...

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Anthem Attack Looks Like The Work Of Chinese Hackers
February 06, 2015

The massive data breach at health insurer Anthem appears to be the work of Chinese state-sponsored hackers who may have been searching for material to use in blackmailing government employees, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Alternative Finances
Ipagoo Launches Cross-Border Virtual Banking Just For Europe
February 06, 2015

Ipagoo, an online-only service that lets Euro-zone customers create virtual bank accounts throughout Europe, is set to launch on Friday (Feb. 6), the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The US Company With The Best Reputation: Wegmans
February 06, 2015

The best corporate reputation for a U.S. company doesn’t belong to Apple, Google, Disney or even Amazon (who took that honor last year). According to the Harris Poll, the reputation king in 2015 is…Wegmans? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Loyalty & Rewards
Niemann Foods Stocking Stores With iBeacons
February 06, 2015

Beacons, it turns out, aren’t just for the big kids. The Niemann Foods supermarket chain is putting iBeacons in all 45 of its County Market stores across Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, according to Mobile Commerce Daily. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...