Apple has filed an application for a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a “method to send payment data through various air interfaces… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.gazelle.com

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Yahoo NewsConsumer growth lagging as mobile payments battle rages onYahoo NewsDespite all the talk of mobile payments, consumers are still sticking with their more traditional forms of payment. Sourced through Scoop.it from: m.yahoo.com

Is mobile wallet technology here to stay, or will security risks create a reluctance for full consumer adoption? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.bnasmartpayment.com

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Mobile marketing has been around for a while, but now even small businesses are waking up to the reality that an optimized mobile marketing strategy isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Sourced through Scoop.it from: venturebeat.com

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Central Asia Saturday for a five-day, five-nation tour of the “Stans,” to reassure them they will not be forgotten Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailystar.com.lb

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to travel to Central Asia in the coming days for bilateral and multilateral talks with his counterparts in the region. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.rferl.org

Kazakhstan Increases Social Benefits for Numerous Groups Sourced through Scoop.it from: astanatimes.com