The European Central Bank has decided that virtual currencies are gaining traction in the continent and decided to dedicate an analysis report to them. The report aims to provide “the basis for discussion on virtual currency schemes” and as such defines virtual currencies and exposes...
Nilson Report has announced that Spire is the third largest point-of-sale player in Europe in 2011. The ranking confirms a rapid ascent since the organisation’s inception in August 2011, with figures based on shipments to the UK and Spain. Get the Full Story Complete the...
PayPal’s Central and Eastern Europe division and TrustPay have teamed to add a new functionality for their customers in Estonia, Hungary and Slovenia. The new feature will allow PayPal account-holders to transfer money and pay online without the need for a bank card. Get the...
PayPal’s Central and Eastern Europe division and TrustPay have teamed to add a new functionality for their customers in Estonia, Hungary and Slovenia. The new feature will allow PayPal account-holders to transfer money and pay online without the need for a bank card. Get the...
How aware are those in developing nations of mobile money systems, and how willing are they to adopt said financial services? According to a new study by Visa, the answers to both questions are promising. We take a look at the level of awareness, why...
The European prepaid solutions provider has recently appointed Kirsten English as their new Non-Executive Director. The appointment follows a recent and significant programme of corporate expansion that has given Contis total end-to-end ownership of all implementation and programme management processes required to launch and operate...
ThreatMetrix advises how to detect and guard against the shifting techniques and technologies fraudsters use, and how to protect yourself in real time. Read More Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
After securing Amex as an investor for their Investment series B, it’s more good news for iZettle with the announced launch of the product in Germany. The Swedish payment solution will be partnering with DZ Bank and Deutsche Telekom to compete with similar solution Payleven....
Amid growing competition from the likes of Square, Groupon and others, PayPal announced today that it will cut 325 fulltime jobs, or about 2.5 percent of its entire fulltime work force. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...