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Bitcoin’s Christmas Gift? A Better Looking 2016
December 24, 2015

As expected, 2015 was a turbulent year for bitcoin, with prices fluctuating between its 2015 low of $177.28 (Jan. 14) to its peak of $465.50 (Dec. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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IoT Provider Partners To Innovate Charitable Payments
December 24, 2015

KORE, a global provider of managed communications specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) markets, is partnering with DipJar to bring connectivity to its electronic tip and donation jars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mobile Commerce
PayPal.Me Hits 1 Million Milestone In 100 Days
December 23, 2015

The holiday season has been good to PayPal’s P2P payments side. 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...

B2B Payments
Finding Funding, Bizfi Rides FinTech Wave
December 23, 2015

With a fresh $65 million in hand, Bizfi is setting its sights on boosting small business lending and its own analytics, founder Stephen Sheinbaum tells PYMNTS.

News
Ingenico’s Contactless Payment Screens Ready For Debut
December 23, 2015

One French startup is trying to change the world of connected payments — with multiple screens. And it’s doing so with the payments solutions firm Ingenico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Online Lenders May Raise Rates
December 23, 2015

The move by the Fed to raise interest rates earlier this month may have a ripple effect across the online lending space, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Dec. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

International
Western Union, PayPal, JPMC Make CFPB’s Complaint List
December 23, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday (Dec. 22) that it has released the latest iteration of its monthly consumer complaint exploration, listed as a snapshot. This time around, the consumer complaints illustrated center on money transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

In Depth
For Unicorns, Valuations (Eventually) Trump Hope and Hype
December 23, 2015

If 2015 was the year of the unicorn, 2016 may be the year the wings come off the horse. Here’s why private firms may stay private amid froth, and why investors may ultimately lose out.

Stratos Universal Credit Card Will Live On — Under New Company
December 22, 2015

Just yesterday (Dec. 21), reports surfaced that the company that started the Stratos all-in-one credit card was shutting down, which looked like the end of its universal credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...