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The Week In Slip-Ups
The Week In Slip-Ups
July 25, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Most news weeks do not have something for everyone. There will be a few highlights that will call out to some number of interested parties,...

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Payments Believe It Or Not
Payments Believe It Or Not
July 23, 2016  |  Payments Innovation

In 1918 a journalist named Robert Ripley animated a panel of “amazing facts,” most of which were about sports. Hence the name, Champs and Chumps....

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Mastercard On Why VocaLink – And Why Now
Mastercard On Why VocaLink – And Why Now
July 22, 2016  |  Acquiring

Since the announcement yesterday of Mastercard’s $920 million acquisition of VocaLink all eyes have been on the U.K. scale opportunity. But Michael Miebach, Mastercard’s Chief...

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Sizzle Or Fizzle: One Momentous Day in Payments
Sizzle Or Fizzle: One Momentous Day in Payments
July 22, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Just when you think that it’s going to be hard, once again, to find a Sizzle, yesterday happens. SIZZLE Payments and Consumer Choice What a difference...

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Alt-Lending Regulation Fears Won’t Stop Investors
Alt-Lending Regulation Fears Won’t Stop Investors
July 22, 2016  |  B2B Payments

It feels like 2014 again with the ongoing popularity of alternative lending startups. It’s even more surprising given that 2016 could be the year that...

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PayPal Crushes Q2
PayPal Crushes Q2
July 22, 2016  |  Earnings

In a high-drama week across the board, it was never going to be an easy feat to break through with a breakout performance. But PayPal...

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Where Lyft Has A Chance At Beating Out Uber
Where Lyft Has A Chance At Beating Out Uber
July 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Uber for Business is ramping up efforts to gain more ground with corporate travelers. Its rival, Lyft, is doing the same. Have those efforts worked? Today...

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Fraud University: Class Is In Session
Fraud University: Class Is In Session
July 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Much like any other successful professional out there, cybercriminals look for a good education and the right connections to get their foot in the door...

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