20120907-Dodd-Frank Says Debit Fees Must Go Down, But Must Checking Fees Go Up?
September 07, 2012

Many banks claim they’ve needed to increase checking fees to compensate for losses from debit swipe fee restrictions imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act. A study by the Merchants Payments Coalition suggests that’s not the case, and examines what effect – if any – the financial...

State Rep Views Bitcoin As Legitimate Currency Competitor
September 07, 2012

It’s been a turbulent week for the digital currency known as Bitcoin. First, we saw Bitfloor, the fourth-largest Bitcoin exchange, fall victim to a $250,000 hacking theft. Next we heard Bitcoin used as part of a blackmail scheme against Mitt Romney. Finally, and perhaps most...

LevelUp Adds NFC To Payment Terminal Capabilities
September 06, 2012

If NFC ever does become the primary way mobile payments are made, LevelUp will be ready. 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...

Bitcoins And Apple And Fraud, Oh My!
September 06, 2012

Here are our top five tweets from the week that was. Keep tweeting, and we may feature you next Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Wright Express Buys Fleet One For $369 Million
September 06, 2012

Vehicle industry payments processor Wright Express has purchased fuel card provider Fleet One for $369 million. 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...

BPC Banking Technologies Announces Microfinance ePayments Solution
September 06, 2012

Epayments systems provider BPC Banking Technologies has announced their SmartVista for Microfinance solution. 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....

Horizons For Blind, Gladson Create DirectionsForMe eCommerce App
September 06, 2012

DirectionsForMe, a site for the visually impaired that provides updates on food, health and general merchandise, has created a mobile app, reports Internet Retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Pew Research Says U.S. Prepaid Market Needs More Regulations
September 06, 2012

A recent study by Pew Charitable Trusts suggests more regulations are needed in the U.S. prepaid market as prepaid card usage continues to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bitcoin Value Rises Six Percent Amid Turbulent Week
September 06, 2012

The digital currency Bitcoin rose six percent in value today from $10.40 per unit to $11, according to Venture Beat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....