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Digital Currency Deep Dive: Is Bitcoin Cheaper and More Efficient than Traditional Payments?
June 20, 2014

Remember the day when a coin was just a bothersome piece of metal that you were happy to toss in the tip jar to benefit the underpaid baristas at your local coffee shop? Well no more. Now a coin might be worth more than many...

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CFPB Order GE Capital Bank Thursday To Pay $225M Settlement
June 20, 2014

In the largest decision of its kind, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered GE Capital Bank Thursday to pay an estimated $225 million to consumers “harmed by illegal and discriminatory credit card practices.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Chinese Home Buyers Can Now Use Bitcoin In London
June 20, 2014

The United Kingdom is now an option for bitcoin-holding Chinese citizens who are looking to make an investment in real estate. According to a recent Coin Telegraph article, the London-based company Cai-Capital announced that it is the first broker in the London to accept bitcoin...

Mobile Commerce
American Airlines Launches BLE Beacon Program
June 20, 2014

American Airlines recently announced that it will be launching a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon pilot program in Dallas. It will be rolled out in beta to select airports and routes in North America over the summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Mobile Commerce
Bitcoin Tracker | Week 29
June 20, 2014

PYMNTS.com Bitcoin Price and Volatility index. 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...

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How Flint Simplifies Mobile Solutions
June 20, 2014

While most credit card readers from companies like Square and Paypal struggle with mobile compatibility issues, Flint mobile created a solution that eliminated the very hardware other companies have been marketing so far. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Merchant Innovation
PayPal: We Now Serve Over 200 Markets!
June 20, 2014

PayPal continues to make headlines this week, with the most recent news coming straight from a company blog post. According to PayPal, it is now available in over 200 markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Why Do Banks Struggle With New Trade Finance Portals?
June 20, 2014

In a recent Trade Finance Matters contribution piece, author David Gustin explored why financial institutions are struggling to find the best ways to provide supply chain finance to their customers, and also open account capabilities to their clients beyond traditional trade. Get the Full Story...

International
Orange and BNP Extending Banking Services
June 20, 2014

Orange and BNP Paribas are introducing a new retailing banking service in Africa that would make easy two-way money transfer between Orange Money and BNP Paribas accounts possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...