Emerging-market stocks gained a second day as Chinese equities rose on bets the government will accelerate measures to boost the housing market. Russia’s ruble climbed as the European Union delayed announcing new sanctions. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com

How thieves clone your credit cardsWFLAThe Target security breach last year proved just how widespread and simple it can be to clone credit card information. A Riverview couple knows firsthand what a pain it can be when your cards get…

NBCNews.com Six indicted in alleged hack of StubHub customers’ credit cards Los Angeles Times An international cyber-crime ring was able to take over StubHub user accounts to steal identifying information and use victims’ credit cards to purchase… Source: http://www.latimes.com

Biometric Update Hoyos Labs to demonstrate new app that uses biometrics at NYC event Biometric Update Hoyos Labs announced that it will demonstrate its soon-to-be-released mobile app which uses a range of biometrics to replace usernames and… Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

Could biometrics boost record low voter turnout in US?Planet BiometricsA new report by the Center for the Study of the American Electorate (CSAE) shows that the USA is heading towards the lowest ever turnout in its midterm primaries. Source: http://www.planetbiometrics.com

Biometrics in banking and financial servicesPlanet BiometricsThe use of biometrics in banking and financial services is projected to exceed US$8.0 billion by 2020, according to research released earlier this year. Source: http://www.planetbiometrics.com

Report: Data Privacy, Security Programs to Drive Biometrics Tech Market Growth ExecutiveBiz (blog) biometrics A new Market Research Reports analysis indicates that the global biometrics technology market is poised for significant growth through… Source: blog.executivebiz.com

http://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/MasterCard-Podcast-with-Oliver-Manahan1.mp3   A recent MasterCard survey says that 57 percent of American consumers are now expecting to receive their EMV chip cards in the mail within 6 months,… Source: http://www.pymnts.com

A new report by BuzzCity says that more than 70 percent of mobile consumers shop online, and about half purchase regularly, while 20 percent browse online then make a purchase in a physical store. Source: http://www.pymnts.com

The SHAZAM Network announced yesterday that has teamed up with MasterCard to offer an EMV debit solution to its participants, according to a SHAZAM release. Source: http://www.pymnts.com