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Cybersecurity
Say Hello To The New Kids On The Fraudster Block
August 18, 2016

It’s natural to worry about teens acting reckless on the roads when they first get their driver’s license or even skipping school, but what about hacking into your POS system? Yes, that’s right. Many we consider to be the “hope of the future” are actually...

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Is Cash Flying Beyond U.S. Borders?
August 05, 2016

While people may use cards and digital wallets to make purchases, cash continues to be the most widely accepted payment method and about half to two-thirds of the $1.4 trillion in paper currency in circulation goes outside the United States, according to the Federal Reserve.

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Smartphone Sales Are Dropping Despite A Rise In Global Shipments For Q2 2016
July 28, 2016

Is there life without a smartphone? If so, what will replace it? Smartphone shipments show a persistent decline year over year. Saturated markets and high prices could be to blame, but what the industry really needs to figure out is, if the smartphone is on...

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Facebook’s Latest Innovation Courts App Developers
July 19, 2016

Facebook wants app developers to “grow” their apps and businesses beyond the install phase, and have introduced a new product, App Event Optimization, that gives them the ability to do just that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Lending Club, Bitcoin, Visa Everywhere And The New Commerce
July 15, 2016

The weekend is here! A perfect time for camping, the beach, get-togethers and catching up on this week’s top PYMNTS stories. What’s on the menu, you ask? We’re serving up a four-course meal on Lending Club, bitcoin, the Visa Everywhere contest and Karen Webster’s latest...

PYMNTS Weekend Wrap-up
July 09, 2016

Welcome to the PYMNTS weekend wrap-up! We hope you’re having a great weekend. We’ve highlighted the most popular stories from the week so you won’t miss a beat. Enjoy! Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

THE MATCHMAKER IS IN
May 20, 2016

Join Karen Webster, CEO of PYMNTS, Chip Kahn, the Mayor of Boomtown, and David Evans, co-author of the hot new strategy book, Matchmakers, this Tuesday, May 24, noon EST, for an intense conversation about the dos and don’ts of platform businesses. Get the Full Story...

Financial Inclusion
Why Credit Isn’t Working For Financial Inclusion
May 10, 2016

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Predictive Models For ACH Payments
April 26, 2016

There are lots of instances where instant access to accurate data can make all the difference. ACH transactions, now front and center as Same-Day ACH becomes a reality in a few short months, is one of those areas. Joe DeCosmo, chief analytics officer at Enova...