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Here’s yet another reason why Facebook’s Libra might never happen
Some of the early backers of Facebook’s Libra currency might be looking to distance themselves from the project. At least three of the project’s founding backers are concerned about the regulatory spotlight on the project, since governments around the world have called on Facebook to either slow down or stop it entirely.
Mastercard issues first brand change in 20 years, and Masterpass is now contact-less
Mastercard user? You can now use Masterpass in-stores via tap-and-pay technology, just like Android Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Android Pay gains ATM cash withdrawal, better web support, and more
Google introduced a bevy of new features to its Android Pay platform at I/O 2016. One particularly nifty one? The ability to withdraw cash from ATMs.
Google Wallet revamped to let you pay your friends easily on iOS
Google Wallet has been revamped for iOS, now focused on peer-to-peer payments from debit cards to instantly pay friends for debts owed.
There’s no need for a wallet when you can pay for coffee with your jacket
Barclays and Lyle & Scott have introduced a new contactless payment product, in the form of a high-quality jacket.
PayPal launches new payments service to pay friends easily
A vast majority of people in the U.S. either owe or are owed a small amount of money, and PayPal wants to make sure that payment is sent.
You can now use Messenger without a Facebook account
Facebook's highly successful Messenger app is taking another leap forward by unshackling itself from the bounds of a Facebook profile.
Forget Android Pay, Google wants you to leave the phone behind with Hands Free
Google announced a hands-free payments system, Hands Free, at its annual I/O developers conference.
Dish Network to accept Bitcoin, becomes largest company to take the currency
Dish Network announced that it will accept Bitcoin payments, starting July 1, 2014. The satellite TV provider claims to be the biggest company to accept it.
Chirpify cuts out the PayPal middle man, you can now pay directly in your social streams
Social commerce start-up Chirpify has been reliant on PayPal to enable transactions - until now.