PYMNTS Features

Interpol Battles Bitcoin Crime With Own Cryptocurrency
September 01, 2015

No matter how hard mainstream bitcoin enthusiasts work to give the digital currency a good name, there’s always going to be another bitcoin criminal to slander its reputation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Merchant Innovation
Google+ Brings Consumer-Curated ‘Collections’ To iOS
September 01, 2015

The Google+ social platform’s Collections feature is now available to iOS users, the company announced yesterday (Aug. 31) in a blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cross-border Payments
Apple’s Good News In The UK — The Contactless Payment Cap Has Been Upped (Slightly)
September 01, 2015

Apple Pay launched in the U.K. around a month ago — albeit with one very sharp limit. Consumers, due to a cap on contactless payments methods (like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, contactless cards or just about anything that makes use of NFC) were limited to...

How Chinese Brands Are Turning The Tide On Cross-Border Commerce
August 31, 2015

With more Chinese companies emerging on the global market, now is the time to start talking about China’s role in becoming the next cross-border eCommerce frontier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Carlyle Snags Insurance SaaS Buyout
August 31, 2015

Buyout group Carlyle announced its latest acquisition last weekend. The U.S. firm will purchase U.K.-based Software-as-a-Service company Innovation, which provides claim processing services to the insurance industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

When In Financial Doubt, SMEs Google It
August 31, 2015

New research shows where small business owners are turning to when in need of financial help — Google. According to findings from IGF Invoice Finance, about one-third of U.K. small businesses run a quick online search for financial advice or seek out guidance on social...

HP Enterprise Already On The Fritz?
August 31, 2015

Hewlett-Packard’s consumer-facing business is struggling, and analysts suspect that the impending split of HP to form HP Enterprise is likely to fare better on the market thanks to recent successes of its business services and products. But reports late last week revealed that HP Enterprise...

Merchant Innovation
Google Unlocks Its Home Services Market
August 31, 2015

Google is partnering with handymen, electricians, plumbers and other home service providers to match them up with users looking for such services on its search engine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

News
Google Play Upgrade Leaks Android Pay Hint
August 31, 2015

Google is one step closer to the launch of Android Pay with the latest Google Play Services app upgrade, which contains hints of Google’s contactless payment service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...