The Next Frontier For Electronic Payments
August 02, 2012

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Are Consumers Warming Back Up To Debt Spending?
August 02, 2012

O. Emre Ergungor and Patricia Waiwood, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, think consumers might have turned a corner in the way they view debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The Case Of The Enveloping Platform
August 02, 2012

All of the discussion about Facebook’s lousy earnings last week brought to mind a little story about platforms that I wanted to share with you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

PYMNTS Daily Roundup: August 1-2
August 01, 2012

CardSpring Gains New Investors, First Data Partnership, As Its App Platform For Payment Cards Nears Launch 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...

Google Wallet Fattens Up, Now Works With All Major U.S. Payment Cards
August 01, 2012

Big news: Google Wallet now works with every major U.S. credit and debit card. Robin Dua, head of product management for the platform, shares the details on this new feature, as well as others, like a new remote disable tool. Dua also updates us on merchant...

Large Retailers Are Using Cross-Channel Promos To Fight Showrooming
August 01, 2012

Larger retailers’ ability to invest in cross-channel marketing helps them fight off showrooming, according to a report from Internet Retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

100M Facebook Users Only Use Mobile To Access The Social Network
August 01, 2012

As Facebook continues to flesh out its role in the larger eCommerce space, it’s becoming clearer that mobile solutions will be key for that strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

NFC Forum Tries To Put Out Fires With New Questions About Security
August 01, 2012

After security celebrity Charlie Miller delivered a presentation on near-field communication technology entitled, “Don’t stand so close to me: An analysis of the NFC attack surface,” new questions arose about the safety of one of the main engines of contactless payments. Get the Full Story...

First Data Backs CardSpring, A Startup Putting Apps On Payment Cards
August 01, 2012

First Data has entered into a new partnership with CardSpring, an innovative payments platform, according to TechCrunch. 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...