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Google Photos — Latest Way To ‘Pay’ For Snacks
August 26, 2015

In honor of its new online photo storage and sharing app, Google Photos, the company has embarked on its #PayWithAPhoto promotional campaign in four cities across the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Who And The What Of Biometrics Investments
August 26, 2015

Today, contactless payments surely grab more headlines, but biometric payments will heavily dominate the near future, new research suggests. 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...

Alibaba Pits Cloud-Based AI Platform Against Amazon
August 26, 2015

In July, Alibaba announced it was investing $1 billion in its cloud-computing business, Aliyun. Now, it’s clear why. 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...

Paper Checks Still Major X-Border Payment Method
August 26, 2015

Despite the many innovations in cross-border payments, a new study from international payments engine Currency Cloud shows that paper checks are still a major payment method used by U.S. businesses when making international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Alibaba’s Reaction To Share Slump
August 26, 2015

The drop in Alibaba’s stock prices might paint a bleak picture for its investors and employees, but Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang is bullish on the company’s resilience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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eBay, PayPal Face Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
August 26, 2015

Payment juggernauts eBay and PayPal are facing a lawsuit for patent infringement centered on fake products. 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...

Ongoing Restructuring At Intuit Leads To More Layoffs
August 26, 2015

Another 250 Intuit employees have been laid off — mostly from the Small Business Group — according to an internal memo from CEO Brad Smith, reviewed by TechCrunch. That follows a mass layoff of almost 400 employees (roughly 5 percent of its staff) in June of this year....

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Corporate Prepaid Cards Spread Across Europe
August 25, 2015

A new partnership between Prepaid Financial Services Limited and WestStein will bring the power of prepaid cards to businesses across Europe in the coming months. In an announcement yesterday (Aug. 24), the companies announced the rollout of their First Prepaid MasterCard Program, a venture that...

Aussie FinTech Lender Waddles Into The Cloud
August 25, 2015

Australia’s alternative finance industry is flourishing, and amid a rise in the number of competitors, some players are beginning to benefit through partnerships from each other. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...