Samsung - Acquiring LoopPay
Time: Wednesday Feb 18, 2015
Place: U.S.
Details: On 18 February 2015, Samsung acquired U.S.-based mobile payments firm "LoopPay" - This allows Samsung in smartphone transactions.
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