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Isis To Rename Its Mobile Wallet
July 08, 2014

In the latest in a string of victories that includes most of the northern and western parts of Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria can add a new notch to its victory belt—they have won the name ISIS. Get the Full Story Complete...

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European Banks Instructed To Avoid Bitcoin
July 07, 2014

The European Banking Commission has spoken, and it seems rules are coming to bitcoin in the EU. Until those rules are out there, the bloc’s banking regulator has instructed lenders to shun digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
Banks Dropping International Money Transfer in Wake of Big Fines
July 07, 2014

It’s getting harder for immigrants to the U.S. to send money back to their countries of origin as U.S. government regulators are cracking down on terrorists and drug traffickers by pursuing their money sources.  In response to the increased regulatory scrutiny, big banks stateside are...

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eCommerce 2.0, Now With Haggling
July 07, 2014

Do you love eCommerce, but feel that the experience lacks something? A human touch, the thrill of victory, the experience of purchasing  a car — at the end of the day, eCommerce generally isn’t about the art of striking a bargain with a merchant. Finding...

Controversial
PYMNTS Talks Back: Oh the Places Payments Goes
July 05, 2014

Different. Unique. Independent. This week we debated the value of standing alone and going the distance. Will Amazon Fire change the playing field for mobile payments? Do today's affluent prefer memorable experiences to luxury goods? Is all that you read about EMV for real? We...

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The Average Household Cost Of July 4 Fun: $235
July 04, 2014

Folks throughout the country will be out enjoying the mid-summer July 4 holiday today, and households in Washington will be spending more than in any other state, new research shows. But across all states the top spending will be on the same expected staples: alcohol,...

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Salesforce.com Rolls Out New Mobile Dashboard
July 03, 2014

Today, Salesforce.com announced its mobile app would now run its reports and dashboard tool. The product aims to give salespeople access to various pieces of pertinent information while they’re in the field and on-the-go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Uber Celebrates The Fourth Of July By Making Helicopters Ride-Shareable
July 03, 2014

Of the many things said about ride-sharing pioneer Uber, “afraid to think out-side the box,” has never been one of them. Between kittens, Christmas Trees and even the occasional wedding—Uber is ready to give anyone – or really anything – a ride if there is...

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ProtonMail/PayPal Dustup Circles The BTC Wagons
July 03, 2014

Earlier this week, PYMNTS.com discussed how PayPal froze the account of ProtonMail, a secure email startup. While PayPal explained the incident as a “technical problem,” ProtonMail is not reassured, according to recent reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...