Kazakhstan’s currency recovered some of its recent losses against the dollar Monday with a 15 percent rise, even as the country’s stock market slumped. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.nytimes.com

The world is entering a “new era” of low oil prices that will sweep away currency pegs in crude-producing nations, according to the prime minister of Kazakhstan, which roiled markets this week with a surprise decision to abandon control of…

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Anthem of the Kazakh Ssr · State Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan · State Choir Chapel of Kazakhstan … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com

What went on last week that may have slipped below your radar? PYMNTS’ weekly Data Dive knows. Find out what’s next for Visa, Snapchat and the blockchain. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Amazon’s voice-activated smart gadget, Echo, is now compatible with consumer products from smart-home firm SmartThings. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Samsung’s latest ploy to steal away Apple’s customer base might have just proven to be its best attempt to get back at Apple with the launch of its “Ultimate Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Members of an Elizabeth, New Jersey-based street gang turned to white collar crime, with an emphasis on identity fraud, NJ.com reported last week (Aug. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

Global payments company, Emergent Payments, is gearing up to add muscle to its business in emerging markets by hiring executives from leading payments companies Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

More than 90 companies are now using Facebook’s cybersecurity platform, ThreatExchange, to share security and threat information. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

The EMV migration deadline is coming, and while consumers will be faced with a change in the way they pay, it may be merchants who truly aren’t prepared. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com