PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

The EU’s investigative unit will form a task force to examine TikTok’s activities across the 27-nation bloc following a request from a lawmaker concerned about its data collection and its security and privacy risks. EU authorities can fine companies for violations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

Blockchain firm Diginex and the United Nations Migration Agency announced the rollout of a tool that is based on the blockchain in an effort to keep migrant domestic workers from exploitation, according to a press release. Hong Kong has nearly 390,000 migrant domestic workers.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Look no further than the US presidential debates , where our two candidates have highlighted the need to address hackers, security breaches and even foreign nations that may be using sophisticated cyber tactics to influence the outcome of the upcoming November elections.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

The New York-based credit issuer pledged to help defend businesses and their employees through free cyber vulnerability assessments and identity theft protection for the 28 million SMBs eligible to participate in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

Such was the case for several companies profiled this week by The New York Times , which shed light on the minority of startup owners that decide not to take outside investment. Check out who secured venture capital in our breakdown below. Enterprise Security. Ionic Security. Featurespace. ”

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JUNE 30, 2022

Security Bank Midwest. Security Bank. American Bank, National Association. Classic Bank, National Association. The First National Bank In Sioux Falls. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association. Agriculture: Less than $300 million in assets. Ag Lender Score. Red River State Bank. Chancellor.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Shrink costs retailers about $51 billion each year, according to a report from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The habit-forming characteristics of opioids, combined with quicker ways to unload stolen merchandise, have likely led to grittier thieves that can get around retailers’ security systems.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

A former cryptocurrency exchange and its founder are facing charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency announced in a press release on Wednesday (Feb. Montroll operated an unregistered online securities exchange and defrauded its users by misappropriating their bitcoins. In a parallel criminal case, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2020

The National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG) in India has published a report recommending that laws around blockchain should be based on what the technology does, and not the technology itself, according to a report Tuesday (Jan. said that national policy might not be enough in terms of crypto regulation. . “We

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

World leaders from countries including Japan, South Africa, China, and Germany said there should be global oversight of the technology industry, underscoring the interest internationally to regulate tech, which is an area where the U.S. Abe said Japan plans to push for increased oversight quickly but didn’t say what the plan will look like.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

The New York City Police Department recently stopped using its fingerprint identification security procedure for employees entering buildings, for example, contributing to a spike in demand for contactless identification alternatives. I don’t think authorities will rule out keeping this up after the outbreak.”.

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

New York Gov. The plan, the first of its kind in the nation, could have far-reaching effects on some of the nation's largest banks. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the proposal of a state regulation requiring banks to develop and maintain a cybersecurity program.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The program will enable Thumbtack customers who hire a house cleaner in California or New York to contribute a suggested $5 per cleaning, which can then be used by the professional for benefits including paid time off and disability, accident, critical illness and life insurance. “We

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

It’s no secret that privacy and security are the prisms through which authorities have looked, and are looking, at Libra and other digital coins. But beyond the sales pitch, technology, too, can be an aid to a crime. The technology aspect of digital currency is now, too, becoming a competitive issue on a broad stage.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2022

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2018

Russia’s corporate treasurers are working with the nation’s central bank on a blockchain initiative, reports in CoinDesk said Friday (June 15). Russia’s FinTech Association and 14 of the nation’s largest banks collaborated on the development of Masterchain, reports noted, citing a white paper.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

15) that it will launch regional commercial banking operations in New York and Los Angeles in an effort to grow its corporate client base and connect existing business customers in the markets with its senior banking professionals. The bank announced Thursday (Aug.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

prosecutors have filed criminal charges against China’s largest technology company, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and committing bank fraud. In a 13-count indictment filed in Brooklyn, New York, the U.S. going so far as to offer their employees bonuses if they could obtain information on the technology.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

People’s United Bank, which operates across Connecticut, southeastern New York state, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire, recently demonstrated the growing interest of community banks to collaborate with FinTechs to expand their product offering — just as larger national and multinational financial institutions (FIs) do.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2017

According to The New York Times , the Pentagon is worried about America’s most promising technologies being accessed by China through its investments in startups that focus on advancing areas of expertise, such as artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and robotics. The most troubling factor is that the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

It’s no secret that privacy and security are the prisms through which authorities have looked, and are looking, at Libra and other digital coins. But beyond the sales pitch, technology, too, can be an aid to a crime. The technology aspect of digital currency is now, too, becoming a competitive issue on a broad stage.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

The additional weekly check, part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is r etroactive to March 27. Our Department of Labor worked day and night to come up with the technological fixes to ensure benefits were distributed in a timely way to our residents,” Lamont said in a statement.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

The latest research comes as the G7 nations prepare for a cross-border cyberattack simulation. Cyber experts at Onapsis said last week that 1 million SAP systems were found to be vulnerable to hacking as a result of a security flaw. PYMNTS runs through the data points of all these stories and research reports, plus more, below.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It’s already been a big year for biometrics, and with everyone from big banks to major retailers investing in the technology, that trend is unlikely to subside any time soon. . HYPR, for example, debuted what it is calling a biometric shopping platform at the National Retail Federation’s BIG Show in New York City in January.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Whether it’s products and services, technology strategies or employee benefits, independent community banks decide on their own terms what’s best for their business and their customers. Brazos National Bank. Cumberland Security Bank, Inc. Douglas National Bank. First Security Bank of Deer Lodge. HNB National Bank.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

New York City-based subscription model and B2C eCommerce enabler startup OrderGroove recently raised $20 million in a Series C venture funding round led by National Securities Corporation. Companies that currently use OrderGroove’s technology include Walmart, PetSmart, Nestlé, L’Oréal and GNC, among others.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

China, for instance, has a plan to turn 835 acres off the shores of Malacca, Malaysia into a city built off the technology. Lim Keng Kai, the project’s CEO, said per reports that “our company is using cutting-edge blockchain technologies and integrating those into the traditional industry to make Malaysia a world-class tourist destination.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

George also stated that these threats were undermining consumer’s willingness to use new payments technologies. banks, and $81 million was stolen from the New York Fed when hackers penetrated the SWIFT international payments network. faster and with more robust security features. according to Fortune.

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AUGUST 27, 2019

percent, it was only the seventh-most important priority among CUs, which are instead focusing on open banking options that offer anti-money laundering (AML), data security and instant payments technology. ABA’s request stems from concerns about rising fraud levels at CUs, as well as New York City’s recent taxi medallion scandal.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

While the startups have big plans for those funds, including technological enhancements and staff expansions, it remains to be seen whether they will heed the advice to reserve cash. million in new funding from DGF Investimentos for its small business financing solution, reports in Contxto said this week. 2nd Address.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

In early September 2019, reports emerged that Amazon was testing hand recognition-based payments at Whole Foods locations using its New York employees and some custom-fitted vending machines as an initial experiment. There were also New York Post reports that the technology might make an appearance at Whole Food checkouts this year.

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2018

The telecom, as reported by ZDNet , has built nodes that have brought blockchain to its national network, specifically its “ultra-fast” offering that is tied to processing speed. ” The company has also applied blockchain technology to help protect consumers, by helping security tied to internet access.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Digital technology is changing healthcare, from recordkeeping to disbursements, but the move away from analog is a journey that involves significant hurdles. Digital technology is quickly moving further into mainstream healthcare, as PYMNTS’ recent Deep Dive into medical-related disbursements showed. In the $3.5

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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

Some companies struggle to let go of paper and legacy infrastructure, but venture capitalists (VC) this week are focusing their support on B2B startups looking to pull the enterprise up from the past, and propeling them into the future of technology. Check out the rundown of investments below, including the firm that secured a $1.8

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

Venture Capital Practice National Co-Lead Partner, and Co-Leader of its Enterprise Innovative Startups Network, Brian Hughes, investors across the world also had a clear vision for where they wanted to see their money go. The company said it will also look to expand into new markets.

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2017

What’s more, 90 percent said they think they would use biometrics for online payments in the future because they see it as a more secure method. HYPR, for example, debuted what it is calling a biometric shopping platform at the National Retail Federation’s BIG Show in New York City in January.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

On the government side, that demand for transparency and fair competition means each step in procurement is scrutinized, from sourcing to the completion of a project — a reality that makes spend visibility, and technologies that can provide it, essential. Vendors, too, are feeling the weight of public scrutiny over public sector contracts.

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