Venmo Stories
Apple In Talks With US Banks For Person-To-Person Payment Service: WSJ
The service, which would compete with PayPal Inc's popular Venmo, would allow users to transfer funds from their checking accounts through Apple devices.
Apple Inc., Amazon, Google Form Lobby Group To Push Biz-Friendly Tech Legislation
The coalition, dubbed Financial Innovation Now, aims to influence tech-friendly financial services legislation and policy.
Apple Pay Your Friends: Future iPhone Could Enable P2P Payments, Apple Inc. Patent Reveals
The invention would allow iPhone owners to send funds to other people in-person.
Facebook Expands Messenger Mobile Payments To All Of US
Facebook Messenger users can now send money to their friends with just a few taps.
You Can Now Live Stream Your iPhone Screen Via Mac App Unicorns
Instantly streaming your life has taken off with mobile apps Meerkat and Periscope. But what about broadcasting what's on your cell phone screen?
Sub-Saharan Africa Is Mobile Money Hotspot, Global Findex Report Shows
Many Africans were using cell phones to make payments long before it was cool in Europe and North America.
PayPal Accounts Hacked With A Click: Engineer Uncovers Potential Security Breach
The flaw could have allowed hackers full access to accounts. PayPal fixed the problem and awarded Yasser Ali $10,000 for finding it.
Facebook Messenger Could Get Money Transfer Feature, Hacked Screenshots Suggest
It is unclear if Facebook will charge a fee for the feature or if it will use it as a way to attract new users to the app.
Snapchat To Compete With Paypal? Trademark Filings Suggest E-Payment Monetization
Trademark application filings by Snapchat suggest the ephemeral-messaging service may be looking to get into the e-payment business.
Square Cash: Is It Safe?
The idea behind Square Cash is to make sending money as simple as sending an email, but is it safe?
eBay To Buy Payment Gateway Platform Braintree For $800M
The all-cash deal for payment service company Braintree could give PayPal an edge over its rivals in a growing sector.