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MasterCard Exec: Hackers To Target Banks As EMV Gains Traction
July 20, 2015

As the United States moves away from the traditional magnetic stripe card to embrace the chip-and-PIN model, one casualty could be banks, which could see a growing number of breaches as criminals target new avenues for fraud, MarketWatch reported Friday (July 17), quoting a MasterCard executive....

Merchant Innovation
Apple, Samsung May Join The e-Sim Card Movement
July 20, 2015

As talks surrounding the launch of electronic SIM cards continue to advance, both Apple and Samsung may be getting in on the conversation. The two tech giants are reportedly discussing the possibility of joining the rest of the telecommunications industry in a move towards e-SIM...

Google Ready To Break Into Home Services Market With Homejoy
July 20, 2015

Google is looking to make a jump into the home services market and has hired the technical team from Homejoy, the startup that focused on connecting homeowners with home cleaners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ShopRunner Gives eCommerce Boost To Fashion Brands
July 20, 2015

The members-only service for online shopping announced the expansion of its contemporary fashion offerings through a number of strategic partnerships with retailers like Alexis Bittar, alice + olivia, bebe, Joie, Kooba and Lucky Brand.

Cross-border Payments
Greek Banks Have Soft Reopening On Monday
July 20, 2015

Amid the continuing saga of Greece and its negotiations with creditors, the nation’s banks are slated to reopen on Monday (July 20) after three weeks of a government-mandated shutdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Blockchain Digital Identity Card Secures $1.5M
July 20, 2015

The blockchain can be used for more than just bitcoin, at least that is what digital identification protection startup ShoCard is out to prove. The company recently raised $1.5 million in funding from Morado Ventures Partners, AME Cloud Ventures, Enspire Capital and Digital Currency Group...

AmazonFresh Likely To Open In UK
July 20, 2015

Amazon’s grocery delivery service is likely to launch soon in the United Kingdom, a step beyond the United States, according to Re/code. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Xiaomi Eyeing The US For More Patents And Deals
July 20, 2015

Xiaomi International, the Chinese electronics company, is moving to grow its patent portfolio and also complete more strategic deals in preparation for a move into the U.S. market, Re/code reported Thursday (July 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Reserve Answers Diners’ Cries for Check-Splitting Feature
July 20, 2015

Reserve has a new app in place that lets diners split the check