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Dutch Banks: No Bitcoin
June 06, 2014

Earlier this week, the Dutch Central Bank warned Dutch banks about the potential risks associated with using digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Alternative Finances
American Express Wants to Eliminate Plastic from Customers’ Wallet
June 06, 2014

Credit card companies are racing against tech giants like Apple and Google to create what would thin our wallets forever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Mobile Commerce
New iOS Upgrade Makes Every iPhone A Credit Card Scanner
June 06, 2014

The good people at the incredibly aptly named 9to5mac have discovered a handy new trick available with the newest Safari upgrade for iOS – the ability to enter payment details at shopping sites by scanning credit cards with an iPhone camera. Get the Full Story...

Royal Solutions Offers New Healthcare Payment Solution
June 06, 2014

In hopes to improve cash flow through faster payments, Royal Solutions Group LLC announced this week that it had launched Royal Payments, a solution for processing credit card payments from patients on the date of service, during scheduling and remotely after the exam. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Element Financial Buys PHH Fleet Management for $1.4 Million
June 06, 2014

Earlier this week PHH Corp. announced that it agreed to sell its fleet management unit – PHH Arval – to Canada-based Element Financial Corp. for $1.4 million. PHH executives said in a company statement that this move will sharpen the organization’s overall focus, enhance its...

SaaS Provider Raises $8 Million To Expand E-Commerce Presence
June 06, 2014

Profitero, a SaaS provider, announced this week that it had raised $8 million in funding from the U.S. venture capital firm Polaris Partners. According to a release on the company blog, the money will help Profitero expand its presence in North America and abroad. Get...

Mobile Commerce
Rap Stars, Divorce Lawyers and Bitcoin
June 06, 2014

Bitcoin may become the hiding place for marital assets when relationships begin to head south, and Rapper 50 Cent is the latest “merchant” to accept bitcoin. The price of Bitcoin also even inched up a bit to $644.13 according to the PYMNTS.com Bitcoin Price index....

Rackspace And mShopper Team Up For Streamlined M-Commerce
June 06, 2014

Cloud specialist company Rackspace Hosting announced this week that it is working with mShopper, a mobile commerce organization, to create a smoother and more streamlined experience for customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Keep It Simple: Switching To Automated Expense Management
June 06, 2014

Businesses of all sizes want to save money and ensure that their day-to-day processes are streamlined. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the push for automated expense management systems becomes even stronger. So, what is the real benefit of automating expense management?