Bitcoin isn’t usually something that I write about. And, trust me, after my colleague did a few weeks ago and was all but skewered as a result of his post, I thought long and hard about sounding off about bitcoin. (He’s currently in hiding and...
Everybody knows the ancient story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. “Open Sesame” were the magic words that opened a cave where Ali Baba saw an abundance of gold treasure stolen by 40 thieves stashed inside. Ali Baba, assisted by his very capable female...
I think it’s pretty safe to say that the “traditional” advertising and loyalty ecosystems are dying a slow death and should probably be put out of their respective miseries. Mobile/connected devices powered by apps and enriched by data in real time have engulfed them. The...
Consumer-oriented startups were the big winners in the last week of tech fundraising, including $8 million for a company that targets online customers and $10 million for a Russian firm that specializes in e-ticket sales. Read on to see which startups confirmed at least $1...
Not a single person left this digital discussion until it was over, which is pretty amazing since it went about an hour! One of the topics that kept everyone so attentive? The role of FI customers in driving mPOS revenue. Sounds a bit counterintuitive at...
To kick off our annual 12 Days of Christmas article series, we’re providing readers with a deep dive into the retail revolution currently taking the industry by storm. Which retailers are embracing mobile, for better or worse, heading into the new year, and how will...
The intersection between small business and financial institutions is one of huge opportunities. There are many great reasons for SMBs and FIs to partner, but only if the two sides can move away from traditional relationships and step into the crossroad where technology, innovation and...
Lawmakers in Switzerland will soon vote on a proposal submitted to the Swiss Parliament that would decide whether bitcoin would be treated as a foreign currency, Finextra reported on December 10. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Among a number of predictions for 2013 posted to its website, president David Marcus suggested that mobile technology will continue to be an increasingly dominant force in commerce in 2014 and beyond. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
