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Chinese Energy Company Deploys NFC-Enabled Smart Meters
June 20, 2012

Electricity consumers in Chongqing, China, will soon be able to track — and pay for — their resource usage thanks to NFC-enabled smart readers deployed by Wasion Group, according to NFC World. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Microsoft’s Windows 8 Phone Gets NFC Wallet, But Who Will Use It?
June 20, 2012

Microsoft’s newest smartphone device will come equipped with the tech giant’s own version of the most hyped technology in payments: Windows Phone 8 has an NFC-enabled digital wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ING Bank Pays $619M For Working With Cuba, Iran
June 18, 2012

ING Bank will pay the U.S. Justice Department and New York County District Attorney’s Office a combined $619 million for violations of U.S. law related to its dealings with Cuba and Iran, Finextra reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Chase Exec Talks Card Confidence
June 14, 2012

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Samsung Launches Programmable NFC Tags Called TecTiles
June 13, 2012

Samsung’s new NFC tag product, called TecTiles, can be programmed to complete a variety of tasks, like access a Wi-Fi network, check in to a social network — or even make a payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Commerce and PayPal: What Those Usage Numbers Really Mean
June 10, 2012

Mark Twain reminded us that there are three kinds of lies: “lies, damn lies, and statistics.” That famous adage, as most of you know, is a nod to how stats can be twisted and turned to support just about any position anyone wants to argue....

Ericsson Upgrades NFC Mobile Phone Services Through Aconite Partnership
June 10, 2012

Ericsson partnered with Aconite to upgrade the NFC-based services it provides to users of its mobile devices, according to India-based outlet Voicendata. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Research: 2.5 Million NFC Terminals Shipped In 2011
June 07, 2012

An estimated 2.5 million NFC-capable point-of-sale terminals were shipped in 2011, according to research group Berg Insight. 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...

Sprint Will Launch Its Own NFC Wallet This Year
June 07, 2012

Sprint will launch its own NFC-based mobile wallet this year, says the NFC Times, citing sources within the telecom. 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...