Payment Methods

China’s Plan To Balance Internet Finance Giants’ Market Power
August 03, 2015

China’s biggest Internet companies such as Alibaba and Tencent may be forced to offer the payment options of their rivals.

How The UK Sets The Tone For Bitcoin Innovation
August 03, 2015

The manner in which bitcoin regulation is managed across the U.S. — and across the world — varies drastically, but there’s one region of the world where bitcoin innovation is moving quicker than the rest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Stripe Is Supersized, Swipe Fee Fist Fights Reign Eternal And Bitcoin’s Being Bitcoin
August 03, 2015

It’s Monday and time for the weekly data dive — a recap of all the data doings last week that will prep you for what’s likely to happen this week. Starting with … Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fold Brings Bitcoin Payments To Major Retailers
August 03, 2015

Fold, the app that lets consumers “spend bitcoin in the real world” is attempting to spread its presence in the U.S. by pairing with more major retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
London Street Vendors Adapt To Contactless Payments
August 03, 2015

London City Hall announced a £20 million (about $31 million) fund to help encourage the use of mobile and contactless payments on the capital’s high streets.

MoneyGram Confirms CEO Succession Plan
August 03, 2015

MoneyGram, a global money transfer and payment services company, announced late last week (July 31) that it has appointed its new CEO to take over starting Jan. 1, 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Western Union Sees Consumer Transaction Boost In Q2
July 31, 2015

Western Union beat earnings expectations when it posted better than expected second quarter results yesterday (July 30). 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...

Iron Mike, Taylor Swift, President Obama … And Bitcoin?
July 31, 2015

What do Mike Tyson, the world’s hottest pop singer and the President have in common? They all starred in this week’s bizarre week of bitcoin news. But that’s not all! How about reading about the misadventures of a Brit who found himself on the wrong...

Loyalty & Rewards
Amex Pairs With Best Buy On Loyalty
July 31, 2015

American Express and Best Buy announced yesterday (July 30) a new eCommerce technology that allows Amex’s U.S. card members in its rewards program to use points to shop on BestBuy.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...