Monthly Archives: February 2016

The Federal Circuit Sticks to Its Guns: Patent Owners Can Prevent You From Owning Anything

A “notice” slapped on the outside of a package saying “single use only” continues to ensure a manufacturer selling you the product can sue for patent infringement should someone dare reuse its goods. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.eff.org

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Yes Bank partners UltraCash for sound-based payments service

UltraCash utilises a patent-pending technology, through which payment data is securely transferred from one device to the other using unique ultra high frequency sound waves. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.financialexpress.com

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Alipay not to charge over cash-drawing amid peers pressure – Business – Chinadaily.com.cn

Alipay, a leading mobile payment system in China, said on Tuesday in a social media post it will not charge its users for withdrawing cash, dispelling rumors. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn

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New card allows users to use Amex anywhere – without paying surcharge

The Curve card aims to bridge the behavioural leap from banks cards to mobile payment apps Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk

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PayU’s Mobile Money Global Payments Innovation | PYMNTS.com

In an interview with MPD CEO Karen Webster, PayU Brazil CEO Marcos Marins Machado lays out how PayU plans to grow its global footprint. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

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WeChat takes calculated risk with new fee|Business|chinadaily.com.cn

WeChat, which is owned by Tencent Holdings Ltd, is willing to risk losing some of its 650 million monthly active users to competitors to achieve the long-term goal of dominating the mobile payment service market, according to industry experts. Sourced

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Apple Pay prepares for debut in China: ICBC|Top Stories|chinadaily.com.cn

Apple Inc’s mobile payment system will start in China on Thursday for customers of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC), the world’s largest bank in terms of total assets, according to online posts from the bank. Sourced

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Curve bids to bridge the gap between cards and mobile payments

Curve, a London-based startup that aims to bridge the gap between card-based and mobile payments by replacing multiple cards with a single piece of plastic and a mobile app, has launched with support from a group of notable fintech investors,…

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Amazon acquires online payments company Emvantage

Emvantage developed a series of payment solutions encompassing a payment gateway, mobile payment solutions and pre-paid card solutions. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.financialexpress.com

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How to Avoid Mobile App Marketing Mistakes

On your marks…get set…wait. Jumping the gun on mobile app marketing and launching is costly. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.business2community.com

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