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...
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...
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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...
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....
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 —...
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 —...
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....