CardLinx standard takes aim at return fraud

February 11, 2014

The CardLinx Association, a new association that facilitates the interoperability and growth of card-linked offers (CLOs), and Deem, a cloud commerce company…

Bitcoin regulation a certainty, but to what degree?

February 7, 2014

Rulings by the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network are revealing a developing picture of Bitcoin regulation in the United States. Last week…

Report: Most companies that accept cards fail PCI standards

February 6, 2014

A new Verizon report has found that too many businesses, following their annual assessment for meeting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , fail…

Target puts EMV migration on fast track

February 5, 2014

This week, Target Corp. called for all stakeholders to take up the "shared responsibility" of payments security as it announced an accelerated timeline for its…

Retailers commit to collaborative approach to reduce fraud

NRF said retailers are willing to do their part, but banks and card companies must also shore up the payments system.

LexisNexis report says mobile fraud threats loom for retailers

February 3, 2014

As retailers increasingly look to mobile as a way to generate revenue, mobile fraud threats are affecting merchants to the tune of $283 for every $100 of…

Infographic: BLE vs. NFC

This infographic compares the key similarities and differences between Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and Near Field Communications (NFC) in how they are…

Card data from Target breach used in counterfeit card spending spree

January 30, 2014

A Mexican man and woman arrested early this week on charges of credit- and debit-card fraud were carrying 100 counterfeit cards striped with data stolen in the…

Amazon to offer Kindle-based POS systems

January 30, 2014

The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon is looking at getting into the mobile POS business, by possibly providing brick-and-mortar retailers with in-store…

Getlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants

January 29, 2014

Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…

AT&T, Incipio release NFC mobile wallet case for iPhones

January 29, 2014

AT&T has partnered with Irvine, Calif.-based phone accessory provider Incipio to produce the NFC-enabled Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case for iPhones.

Are Apple in-store payments coming soon?

January 28, 2014

Recent developments at Apple signal the company plans to offer in-store mobile payments for physical goods, according to The Wall Street Journal.

New Media Insight announces mCards loyalty program, branded gift cards

January 27, 2014

Mobile payments company New Media Insight Group announced today its mCard loyalty rewards and branded gift card programs in several states. According to the…

RILA announces cybersecurity initiative

January 27, 2014

The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced today that it will expand its commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy by launching a comprehensive…

Infinite Peripherals, Mercury partner for mobile payments

January 22, 2014

The mPOS system provider Infinite Peripherals has formed a partnership with Mercury Payment Systems, a payment service provider for small to mid-sized…

NRF urges transition to more secure and advanced credit, debit cards (Updated)

January 22, 2014

This week, The National Retail Federation sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining the retail industry's commitment to protecting sensitive consumer…

NBA's Sacramento Kings accepting Bitcoin

January 21, 2014

The Sacramento Kings, a U.S. professional basketball team, said it has become the first professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin. Fans will be able to…

US government sends warning letter to retailers about ongoing breach investigation

January 16, 2014

Reuters reports that the U.S. government today sent a confidential 16-page letter to retailers, which it says "describes the malicious software and techniques…

RetailMeNot publishes shopper trend report for 2014

January 16, 2014

RetailMeNot, a U.S.-based digital coupon destination, has released a retail forecast examining consumer behaviors on personal wealth, savings, and confidence…

Target, Neiman Marcus feeling the pain of data breaches

Target has lost nearly 85 percent of its brand equity on the values of trust and security.