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Cybersecurity
Bank Cuts Off ATMs After Skimming Breach
December 18, 2014

A Virginia bank quickly shut off the ability of many of its customers to withdraw money from ATM machines after skimming devices were found in some ATMs and at local gas stations, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cybersecurity
Bank Regulator Loses Sensitive Customer Data
December 18, 2014

When a federal banking regulator insists that a bank official handed over data under investigation, what obligation does that regulator have in protecting that data? That’s what the Palm Springs Federal Credit Union is asking, after a flash drive containing member names, addresses and Social...

Merchant Innovation
eBay Still Trying To Make Same-Day Delivery Work
December 17, 2014

eBay on Tuesday (Dec. 16) announced that 80 small businesses in Brooklyn have joined the eBay Local program. 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...

FedEx Packages An E-Commerce Deal
December 17, 2014

FedEx has agreed to buy Genco, a company that specializes in returning the products that FedEx already works to deliver, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Why Business Owners And Suppliers Should Be More ‘Social’
December 17, 2014

Most small business owners are using social media for marketing their businesses, but most aren’t using it to interact with suppliers. A new study from business research and advisory organization CEB says that could be a misstep. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Bitcoin Paves Way Into Publishing World
December 17, 2014

Bitcoins have gained acceptance in the publishing world. Time Inc. announced Tuesday (Dec. 16) a partnership with Coinbase bitcoin wallet, making Time the first major magazine publisher to accept the digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Canadians Can Pay Credit Cards With Bitcoins
December 17, 2014

Canadian credit cards can now be paid off with bitcoins thanks to the startup YesToBitCoins.com, FinExtra reported. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
SEQR Turns Media Into A New Sales Channel
December 17, 2014

Just as online shopping is overtaking the need for physical stores, could an entirely new sales channel become the “next big thing”? SEQR, a mobile wallet provided by global mobile payments company Seamless, has introduced Shop Spot, according to a recent company release. Shop Spot...

News
Amazon Extends Free Shipping Deadline During Busiest Days
December 17, 2014

Amazon has given last-minute online shoppers a couple more days to get that holiday list checked off. 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...