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Cybersecurity
Why Consumers Might Have A Tough Time Returning Gifts
December 30, 2015

Enabling frictionless and convenient returns has become a major selling point for retailers, but new fraud rules could be standing in the way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay In The US Will Soon Allow Online Payments
December 29, 2015

In a move to expand its functionality, Samsung Pay will soon allow users to make Web-based purchases via their payment platform, Samsung Pay, reported Reuters yesterday (Dec. 28). The move will put Samsung into a more head-to-head competition with PayPal, currently the Web’s go-to source...

Want To See Google Glass 2.0?
December 29, 2015

Reports surfaced in April that Google Glass may have a second life — thanks to a little help from an Italian eyeglass company named Luxottica. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Mobile Commerce
Paytm’s Mobile Wallet Poised For $500M Boost
December 29, 2015

Alibaba-backed Indian payments startup Paytm has big expectations when it comes to the use of its mobile wallet in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

News
Bitcoin Bounces Back After Holiday Slump
December 29, 2015

While some industry projections peg that 2016 will be a better year for bitcoin, the digital currency sure stuck to its volatile reputation last week when it took a hard hit just after Christmas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple Vs. Android: Who Leads The Phablet Race?
December 29, 2015

Another holiday season, another boost for new smart device activations and app downloads. 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....

Cross-border Payments
Snapdeal Follows Amazon Logistics Investment Route
December 29, 2015

According to a cofounder of India’s largest online marketplace, Snapdeal, the company will invest heavily into logistics and technology in order to compete with Amazon’s Indian unit and Flipkart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

News
JPMorgan Will Raise Big Client Deposit Rates
December 29, 2015

In the wake of rising rates — the shot across the bow that came mid-month as the Federal Reserve pushed through a 25 basis point increase — JPMorgan Chase is following suit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mobile Commerce
PayPal’s Mobile Charity Donations Jump 28 Percent
December 29, 2015

PayPal has found that the gift that keeps on giving — that is, charity — has been growing across mobile, to the tune of double digit percentage gains in the most recent data compiled through the holiday season. In a press release from the company...