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Why Apple Pay Needs Merchants More Than Merchants Need Apple Pay
November 10, 2014

There are three things that I think we’d all agree are irrefutable outcomes of the launch of Apple Pay. 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...

Reinventing Fraud Detection in the Age of Apps
November 10, 2014

For consumers today, the term app can be associated with Instagram, Angry Birds, Pandora or Facebook Messenger. But apps are also crucial to the development and transformation of business across several industries, including mobile banking and payments. CA World ’14 will gather industry leaders at...

PayAnywhere 3.0 Enables PayPal Photo Check-In
November 10, 2014

North American Bancard announced the launch of PayAnywhere 3.0, the newest version of its point-of-sale solution, at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, according to a company release.

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Alibaba’s Powerful “Singles’ Day”
November 10, 2014

As U.S. retailers prep for the Black Friday shopping rush, Alibaba has hit another record-breaking single-day sales record. 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...

Uber’s Next Billion Dollar Move
November 10, 2014

Fewer than six months after it pulled in $1.2 billion in funding, Uber is asking investors for “at least” an additional $1 billion in new equity, according to a report in the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Banks Tell Merchants To Pay Up Post Breaches
November 10, 2014

Banks and retailers may be gearing up for a battle royale over whose responsibility it is to foot the bill when cyber-criminals attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Beacon Obstacles Starting To Melt
November 10, 2014

Beacon executives at the ad:tech New York conference claim that nearly five million beacons will be deployed over the next five years.  The execs did acknowledge that beacon adoption has been slower in the U.S. than in other geographies, but expect to see those difference...

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Samsung Launches Mobile Ecosystem
November 10, 2014

Samsung Electronics has announced its intention to push into the mobile payment space with their own service offer in cooperation with local m-pay services provider Yelopay.  The mobile service is also offered in partnership with  Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Yoori Bank, NH Nonghyup Bank, Citibank...

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“Uber” Of Long Distance Travel – Tripda – Making U.S. Debut
November 10, 2014

It seems soon Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains could soon know the world of hurt that ride-sharing has already brough to the world’s taxi operators.  Instead of offering a taxi service like Uber or Lyft, Tripda matches passengers and drivers (who are already planning travel)...