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Blockchain-Friendly Smartphone Introduced By Samsung

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Samsung ’s latest Galaxy Note 10 aims to boost blockchain adoption by making it more user-friendly, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Sept. The new product will be marketed as a “KlaytnPhone,” named after a South Korean blockchain platform, sources told the WSJ. Samsung is also rolling out the Galaxy Fold in South Korea.

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Data Leak Compels Samsung To Activate Two-Factor Authentication

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Samsung has activated two-factor authentication after a data leak showed strangers’ private information, according to reports. Samsung hasn’t officially said that the data leak is the reason for the security. Samsung hasn’t officially said that the data leak is the reason for the security.

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Mastercard, Samsung Tie-Up Lets Consumers Pay On Demand

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Mastercard is partnering with Samsung to bring digital technology to emerging markets and accelerate connectivity and smart devices, Mastercard said on Thursday (March 12). Mastercard Labs created the platform, which will be rolled out to the Samsung Knox team in the Middle East and Africa early this year.

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Braintree Announces Support For Samsung Pay

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can now accept Samsung Pay for in-app payments. In a press release , Braintree said support for Samsung Pay was driven by focusing on what will drive the future of commerce and help merchants. could use PayPal within Samsung Pay at millions of retailers. By allowing U.S. billion transactions globally.

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Samsung Pay’s Market, Partnership Evolution

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Samsung Pay has been in the U.S. market for exactly 212 days. What could speed the game up a bit, according to Samsung Pay’s GM, is giving consumers and merchants what they care about most: loyalty, offers and a secure digital identity. That’s why, for Samsung Pay , the next 365 days really matter. “As

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PFS Cardholders Can Now Make Purchases With Samsung Pay

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Samsung, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, announced Thursday (March 20) a partnership with Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) to launch Samsung Pay for its branded cards. In a press release , Samsung said cardholders on specific programs issued and managed by PFS in the U.K. can now enable Samsung Pay.

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Travelex Attack Forces Shutdown Of Samsung Pay’s Cross-Border Transfers

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A New Year’s Eve ransomware attack on Travelex continued to affect global businesses and customers today, including multiple Samsung Pay users, according to reports. A company representative confirmed that Samsung Pay’s international transactions have halted as technicians continue their efforts to resolve the issue.

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