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Regions Bank Makes A Digital Push With The Help Of AI

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American consumers have come to expect that the level of convenience and efficiency they receive from online banking will also extend to their physical banking experiences. Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Bank is one such bank that is taking a digital-first approach as it seeks to remain competitive. From ATMs to VTMs.

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ATMs For Medicine? That’s One Way Pharmacies Are Going Digital

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The deployment in South Africa of what some observers are calling ATMs for medicine. Officially, the ATM-like machines are called Pharmacy Dispensing Units. Alto Pharmacy is among a handful of online pharmacy startups offering same-day prescription deliveries as well as other services including medication management apps.

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto ATMs Surpass 5K; Sham Site Steals $27M In Crypto

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Data shows that there are now more than 5,000 bitcoin ATMs around the world. According to data from CoinATMradar.com, cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer General Bytes has installed 69 new machines since the beginning of June, while Genesis Coin added 24 new BATMs, and Lamassu and Bitaccess added 13 and 11 cryptocurrency ATMs, respectively.

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Polish Investors Hopeful For eCommerce After Allegro IPO

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Online retailer Allegro.eu was valued by investors at $25 billion in a deal last month, Bloomberg reported, in a transaction whose value was driven up by the shift of Poles to online shopping as a result of the pandemic. Globally, experts predict, online shopping will surpass prior levels significantly this holiday season.

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Scotiabank: Why Banks Need To Rethink Personalization

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In the July Digital-First Banking Tracker® , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of digital-first banking, including the long-lasting effects brought on by the pandemic, the shifting attitudes surrounding ATM use, and how the digital banking development field is reaping dividends from the financial industry’s sea change.

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Will The Pandemic Spell The Real Death Of Cash?

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That includes paying for everything from clothes to restaurant deliveries through online and card-not-present transactions. As a result, Anderson said, “a lot of people thought it was wise to go to the ATM and put a run on cash and have it on hand, just in case.”. Asia Pacific and Brazil, compared to pre-COVID volumes.

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Increasing Digital Banking Options Put Pressure On Big Lenders To Adapt

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Dimon’s comments come at a time of aggressive growth and gains by numerous digitally native startups that have modernized and streamlined online banking and payments for the masses. unveiled its next generation of operating software for ATMs, designed to integrate the now decades-old cash-dispensing machines into the digital age.