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Cybersecurity
Discover Sues Visa, Alleging Illegal Anti-Competitive Tactics
November 26, 2014

Discover on Tuesday (Nov. 25) sued Visa, slamming the card brand with antitrust violation accusations. The court’s issue: Is Visa just an aggressive company or did it cross the line? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

10M Dunkin’ Donuts Downloads
November 26, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts has passed the 10-million-downloads mark for its mobile payment and gifting app, according to Mobile Commerce Daily. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Android Payments For Chinese Credit Cards
November 26, 2014

China UnionPay, the country’s only payment card provider, is working on an Android payment app to join the Apple Pay implementation that UnionPay is expected to launch in early 2015, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Nov. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

New B2B Gift Card Guide
November 25, 2014

The Gift Card Network has released digital and physical versions of the third, 2014 edition of the GCN B2B Guide, focused on Sustainability in B2B. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

U.S. Bank Voyager Network Adds 35 Locations In Florida
November 25, 2014

The U.S. Bank Voyager Network is adding 35 new locations in Florida, following Network merchant Monro Muffler Brake’s acquisition of The Tire Choice, the company announced Monday (Nov. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
In B2B, Windows Mobile Taking On New Life
November 25, 2014

A report from analyst firm CCS Insight predicts that Windows Mobile will overtake both Android and BlackBerry to become the second most-popular business mobile OS, by the end of 2016. Apple’s iOS is expected to retain the lead. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Casino Money-Laundering Probe Raises Cross-Border Payments Issues
November 25, 2014

In the world of payments, casinos are highly-complex players, with an unusually high mix of cash and cross-border transactions. That’s one of the reasons federal investigators are probing Wynn Resorts for various money-laundering issues, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Get the...

Merchant Innovation
The Latest Amazon Accessory: A Human Installer
November 25, 2014

Amazon is running a trial in three cities—New York, Los Angeles and Seattle—to offer installation and other services—including plumbing, electrical work, fitness instructors and even music teachers—along with germane products purchased. Once a shopper chooses one of a handful of Amazon “hand-picked pros” for the...

iPhone Sales To Surge This Holiday Season
November 25, 2014

Researchers predict that iPhone sales will jump this holiday season, led by the iPhone 6, which is anticipated to remain twice as popular as the iPhone 6 Plus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...