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Merchant Innovation
Alibaba And Uber Roll Out ‘Mobile Dressing Rooms’
August 24, 2015

Alibaba found a new way to promote its most popular marketplace, Taobao, in a way that also gave Uber some extra coverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Reserve Gets Set for Service
August 24, 2015

Reserve, the startup focused on the consumer and restaurant experience — from reservations (hence the name) to payments — has acquired Set for Service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cross-border Payments
Xiaomi Hires New Distributor For Africa Launch
August 24, 2015

Known as “the Apple of China,” smartphone maker Xiaomi announced the timing of its official arrival in Africa next month with the appointment of a distributor.

Cross-border Payments
Uber May Hit $10.8B In Bookings This Year
August 24, 2015

Uber Technologies is on pace to log $10.8 billion in global bookings this year, up three times over last year’s tally, and could reach $26 billion in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Gang Members Indicted On Identity/Card Fraud
August 24, 2015

Members of an Elizabeth, New Jersey-based street gang turned to white collar crime, with an emphasis on identity fraud, NJ.com reported last week (Aug. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Mobile Commerce
Samsung Offers ‘Test Drive’ To Get iPhone Switchers
August 24, 2015

Samsung’s latest ploy to steal away Apple’s customer base might have just proven to be its best attempt to get back at Apple with the launch of its “Ultimate Test Drive” offer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cross-border Payments
China Cracks Down On Cybercrime With 15K Arrests
August 24, 2015

Chinese police arrested 15,000 people for allegedly committing cybercrimes, which came as a result of the investigations of more than 7,400 cases involving offenses such as hacking, online fraud and the illegal sale of personal information.

Alternative Credit
Crowdfunding Platform Eyes Next Funding Move
August 24, 2015

During its two and half years of existence, the OurCrowd crowdfunding platform has enabled startups to receive funding from accredited investors, along with providing direct investments to the startups using its site. But now, the Jerusalem-based startup is considering its own funding future.

Cybersecurity
Consumer’s Chip Card Conundrum
August 24, 2015

The EMV migration deadline is coming and while consumers will be faced with a change in the way they pay, it may be merchants who truly aren’t prepared for the shift.