In the past couple of weeks, Target and its security assessor have faced scrutiny over the breach Target experienced at the end of last year. Hit with a lawsuit by two banks one day, the institutions a week later dropped the litigation without saying why....
There was a time that Americans consumption of staple products – toothpaste, soap, toilet paper – was an area one could always count on for consistent growth, but in recent memory this has not been true. For the last three years, sales of staple consumer...
Yet another executive has left the Google mWallet project. This time director of product management at Google Walllet Peter Hazlehurst, has departed the company, reportedly to pursue opportunities outside of payments entirely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In the coming month Australian small business will have a chance to accept credit card payments more easily, thanks to an assist from PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Bank of American is in talks with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to settle allegations that the company misled consumers in purchasing credit products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Virtual currency eCommerce marketplace Bitcoin Shop on April 3 announced it has begun accepting payment processor GoCoin’s dogecoin cryptocurrency. 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...
Peer-to-peer lending service SoFi has recently announced securing $80 million in a Series C funding round led by Discovery Capital Management, with Peter Thiel, Wicklow Capital and existing investors participating. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
A firm called Boundary that monitors the performance of companies’ technical infrastructures to help their applications and services stay online reportedly has raised $22 million in a Series C funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Lots of folks have opinions on the pros and cons of Bitcoin, and last week, the House Committee on Small Business heard various views on the benefits and risks associated with small businesses dabbling in the cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
