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 Samsung Eyes Blockchain Smartphone?

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Said sites including thenextweb.com , Samsung, no small player in mobile devices, submitted three trademark requests in Europe that offer up some clues into blockchain-focused phones. The bank said that fellow participants in the transaction included Region Brokerage Company and the Russian National Settlement Depository (NSD).

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How Singapore Is Fueling A ‘Smart Nation’

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Singapore is on a mission to build up a Smart Nation by utilizing innovation and technology to create opportunities and strengthen communities. Startups are estimated to employ nearly 300,000 on the island nation. Singapore is poised to become the world’s first country to make the notion of a “Smart Nation” an actual reality.

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Bustlingly Busy, Visa’s Vistas Expand

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FinTech : Amid JPMorgan Chief Jamie Dimon’s letter to investors — heavy on the cautionary statements about America and its domestic challenges — one eye-popping stat stood out. Hacking, Hacking Everywhere : The venerable Samsung brand may be under attack. Sizzle of the Week : Visa Checkout’s 20 Million Customer Milestone.

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Will It Be Nordic Banks Against The World In Mobile Payments?

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Samsung Pay was the first international competitor to plant its flag in 2017, followed by Alipay, with Apple Pay expected to make its official entry into the market before the ball drops on December 31. For banks, that represents a loss of advantage in their race with FinTechs to write the future of mobile payments. What’s Next.

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Klarna Is Making The Jump To Real-World Commerce

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Though digital and mobile are increasingly ascendent, physical commerce remains dominant and accounts for over 90 percent of all retail spending in the Western nations where Klarna operates. “We The move into real-world — versus digital — commerce comes as retail transactions remain in a transitory phase.

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24 Industries & Technologies That Will Shape The Post-Virus World

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But due to uncertainties about the duration of economic instability — as well as ongoing national conversations about student debt — an increasing number of people have been turning to online courses, bootcamps, and trainings instead. Apple, Google, and Samsung began adding virtual wallets to their mobile products as early as 2014.

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242 Startup Failure Post-Mortems

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We are confident that to truly have the long-term impact we want to make, we need to focus on finding an acquirer with an existing national fresh food supply chain who can carry forward the Juicero mission. Title: Fintech ‘Plastc’ Shuts Down After Cancelling All 80,000 Pre Orders. Product: Blin.gy App. Product: Auctionata Paddle8 AG.

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