International

Apple Emerges, Bitcoin Price Erodes And Scotland Rejects Bitcoin (And Freedom)
September 19, 2014

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News
Shopper Gets 422 Million Amex Reward Points – But Why?
September 19, 2014

Here’s a payment card reward points bonanza. A guy in China buys a ceramic cup and he is rewarded with 422 million American Express points, which is enough for 28 million frequent flyer miles or an $180,000 shopping voucher, Bloomberg reported. To be fair, it...

Will Global Users Turn To Apple?
September 19, 2014

In the U.S., the launch of Apple Pay seems revolutionary, but for users of telecom supported M-Pesa, mobile payments are old hat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

European Regulators Considering New Regs As Apple Pay Rolls Out
September 19, 2014

Regulators in Europe are considering strongly tightening regulations, particularly when it comes to identification, for mobile payments. 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...

Alternative Finances
Kiosk-based Money Transfers In Russia Double
September 18, 2014

Money transfers sent through kiosks in Russia have nearly doubled in the past year, according to Self Service World. 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...

B2B Payments
All The News That’s Fit To Print: Alibaba Edition
September 18, 2014

With 49 percent of securities professional looking to own a piece of the world’s largest e-commerce conglomerate, Alibaba is what we are going to be talking about for the next few weeks. Some analysts are beating the crowds, and PYMNTs has organized the top 15...

Acquiring
The Emergence Of Alibaba, They Aren’t Just The Chinese Amazon
September 18, 2014

While many commentators are describing the Alibaba IPO unfolding on Wall Street today (September, 18) as the emergence of the “Chinese Amazon,” BlueSnap CEO Ralph Dangelmaier and economist Vanessa Zhang of the Global Economics Group agree that Alibaba is quite a bit more than that....

Why Merchants Shouldn’t Chase Shiny Objects in Cross-Border Markets
September 18, 2014

Merchants looking to sell in cross-border markets should take note of important rule: “Do your homework,” says Souheil Badran, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital River. In a recent interview with MPD CEO Karen Webster, Badran broke down the top strategies for merchants who...

B2B Payments
Why Alibaba’s B2B Model Doesn’t Work In India
September 18, 2014

While e-commerce giant Alibaba is enjoying the largest IPO in history today, it’s B2B e-commerce model struggles to find a foothold in what should be a natural jumping off point in its international expansion–India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...