Build-A-Coin, The iStun And The NSA’s 21st Century Surveillance Tool
January 17, 2014

Those hoping to get in on Bitcoin can go in a whole new direction with an Insert-Your-Name-HereCoin. Meanwhile, a company showcased a 650k volt stun gun for your iPhone at CES 2014 while the NSA has been forced to acknowledge a key surveillance tool in...

Social-Loving, Coupon-Cutting, Location-Sharing Consumers…And Other Friday Factoids
January 17, 2014

Did you know that the use of digital coupons grew by a whopping 141 percent in 2013? That 89 percent of consumers who interact with a retailer via social media feel the impact when it comes to making a purchase? If not, keep up with...

For Bitcoin, Its Reputation Also Is Volatile
January 17, 2014

Bitcoin’s status as friendly or unfriendly, depending on whom you ask, seems as volatile as its value these days. As this week’s Bitcoin Bubble Tracker illustrates, the shift in momentum appears to favor the crytptocurrency. Even China and India now say they support Bitcoin, but...

Experts Describe At NRF Show How New Technology Is Spurring Retail Innovation
January 17, 2014

The National Retail Federation’s annual Big Show held this week is now over. But the thinking continues as experts provided valuable insights for attending merchants to use as they plan their strategies back home. Two speeches in particular, by IBM CEO Ginny Rometty and Square...

Experts Describe At NRF Show How New Technology Is Spurring Retail Innovation
January 17, 2014

The National Retail Federation’s annual Big Show held this week is now over. But the thinking continues as experts provided valuable insights for attending merchants to use as they plan their strategies back home. Two speeches in particular, by IBM CEO Ginny Rometty and Square...

Report: Target Breach “Sophisticated”
January 17, 2014

The as-yet-unknown assailants behind the Target breach demonstrated a high level of sophistication in their attack. 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...

Twitter, Stripe Close To eCommerce Deal
January 17, 2014

Twitter is working closely with Stripe, a payments startup, to develop eCommerce tools for the social network. 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...

New Faces On Circle’s Leadership Team
January 16, 2014

Circle Internet Financial has added a new member to its board of directors. 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, PYMNTS Today....

American Eagle, Shopkick Set iBeacons Aflame
January 16, 2014

Shopkick has signed a deal with American Eagle Outfitters that will see 100 of the clothing retailer’s stores equipped with iBeacon technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...