HSBC Says Virtual Currencies Will Soon Become Mainstream
June 06, 2012

HSBC expects virtual currencies to become a popular form of exchange in the near future, according to the Financial Review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Merchant-Funded Rewards Are Key Opportunity for Banks, CEO Says
June 06, 2012

Peter Kight, former CEO of CheckFree and current managing partner of the Comvest Group, says merchant-funded rewards are a key opportunity for banks to stay relevant in the mobile wallet race. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Stay-At-Home Spouses Should Have Credit Cards, House Says
June 06, 2012

The House Committee on Financial Services is determining whether current credit card issuance regulations discriminate against stay-at-home spouses. A subcommittee explored the issue at a hearing on Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banks Say Walmart, PayPal Biggest Threats to Business
June 06, 2012

Nearly as many senior banking executives are concerned about competition from new financial market entrants, like Walmart and PayPal, as there are bankers worried about competition from the industry’s biggest players. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mobile Acceptance
June 06, 2012

In a move that made too much sense for it not to happen, Intuit says it has merged its GoPayment mobile payment acceptance product with its QuickBooks POS software. Read More Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mobile Acceptance
June 06, 2012

Elavon will market and support VeriFone Systems, Inc.’s PAYware Mobile secure card payment system for iPhone™. Read More 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...

Commerce 3.0
June 06, 2012

Ziptip has devised a scheme that uses a mobile phone, QR codes and PayPal to forever solve the “tipping” problem. But will it? Co-founder and CEO Lois Hamblet explains. Listen Now Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sports Authority Launches “The League” Rewards Program
June 05, 2012

Athletic equipment retailer Sports Authority launched its first-ever rewards program, called “The League,” this week. 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,...

Groupon’s Enterprise Value Falls Below Google’s 2010 Offer
June 05, 2012

When shares of Groupon stock closed at $8.95 on Monday, the daily deal company’s enterprise value fell below the $6 billion purchase price offered by Google in 2010, to $5.78 billion, VentureBeat notes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...