As point-of-sale processing evolves to include enhanced technology, including tablets and sophisticated POS software, many acquirers and independent sales organizations have found themselves being disintermediated by newer market players. A new Payment Apps marketplace tablet vendor Leaf is announcing today provides a means for them...
After a big announcement and bold plans for the future of secure payments in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has officially decided to ditch the MintChip program and is looking to pursue a sale of the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Airbnb Inc., and apartment-rental site, has reached an investment agreement with a group led by private-equity firm TPG for a funding round expected to total $450 million to $500 million. Also participating in the round are T. Rowe Price and Sequoia Capital, an earlier investor. ...
Ever wish it were as easy as having a pair of Ruby Red slippers to get where you want to be? In the case of retailers, it would be to that omnichannel nirvana where consumers download their apps and use them exclusively. But, as MPD...
Amazon wants to make grocery shopping easier and is apparently willing to do anything up to writing your grocery list for you. They will help write it, or even better, Amazon hopes to make you reimagine how you compile a grocery list. Get the Full...
A bill is making its way through the California state legislature that would make companies like Target liable for damages after successful cyber-attacks against their system expose customer data. Currently banks and credit card companies are on the hook for customer financial losses as a...
Dropbox has become one of America’s best financed start-ups by securing $500 million in borrowing. The credit facility was led by JP Morgan Chase & Co. and brings the total amount Dropbox has raised to $1.1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Swiss authorities announced last week a decision to impose restrictions on financial transactions against some Russian officials 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...
e-Commeerce startup PayStand announced that it has raised $1 million in seed funding opened up its service to any entrepreneur looking to sell his or her goods from a PC or mobile browser. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
