Intel has joined IBM in the blockchain technology race. 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 this form,...
Groupon added two new faces to its executive team — one of them with a specific knack for the tech industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Bitcoin just got another big fan in the eCommerce world — Japan’s largest online retailer. Rakuten announced yesterday (March 17) that it would begin accepting bitcoin as a payment option across its marketplaces using Bitnet’s payment platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) should let banks share their reports of suspected money-laundering activity with their foreign branches and affiliates, payments association The Clearing House argued in a letter to FinCEN on Friday (March 13). Get the Full Story Complete the...
It’s official: Windows 10 will let users log in using facial recognition, an iris scan or a fingerprint, Microsoft announced on Tuesday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Banking data-security regulations would be a “poor fit” for retailers and other businesses that accept payment cards, the National Retail Federation said in a letter to a group of U.S. senators, according to The Hill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Facebook is adding person-to-person payments to Facebook Messenger, the social network announced on Tuesday (March 17). The new free payments feature, which apparently doesn’t have any fancy branding, will roll out in the U.S. for Android, iOS and desktop users over the next few months....
As lawmakers consider measures for fighting payment data breaches, they need to consult with the people who are already in the fraud-fighting loop — and make sure they get the data they need, according to FICO VP of product management Doug Clare in a post...
MasterCard announced yesterday that it has appointed Betty DeVita as Chief Commercial Officer of MasterCard Labs in New York, the company's team dedicated to the research and development of global payment innovations. Prior to this new role, DeVita served as President of MasterCard Canada. Effective...
