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Funding Circle’s $1.5B Breakthrough
December 30, 2015

Funding Circle hit a major milestone just in time for the New Year. 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....

Merchant Innovation
Samsung’s IoT Vision Starts To Clear
December 30, 2015

Samsung revealed its entire Smart TV lineup for 2016 yesterday (Dec. 29) and confirmed the offerings will be equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology and connected to the SmartThings platform. The open platform enables users to connect all of their smart and IoT devices...

News
FBI Challenges Tech Giants On Encryption
December 30, 2015

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to challenge technology companies to do more as it reacts to terrorism threats after the attacks that came in the last several weeks in both California and Paris. The key thrust, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Dec. 29), comes...

Security & Fraud
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....

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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....