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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Entrust , an identities, payments and data protection firm based in Minneapolis, on Monday (Oct. 19) announced that its Sigma Instant Desktop Issuance product will set “the standard for simple, secure and smart instant-ID solutions across enterprise, healthcare, government, higher education and financial institutions (FIs)."

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JUNE 26, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives on faster worker pay as well as cloud banking and news on WhatsApp’s payment functionality in Brazil. Top News . Mastercard Inc.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Contactless payments have surged in popularity over the past year, fueled by both an increased reliance on digital banking as well as the effort to contain COVID-19’s spread by preventing consumers and workers from having to touch point of sale (POS) system surfaces or handle cash. are deploying QR codes as a way of enabling these payments.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

Secure payments provider PCI Pal launched a new digital service on Tuesday (Jan. 28) that will let organizations offer ultra-secure payments across a multitude of channels, from social media to email and everything in between. Using the service, customers will be able to pay securely through any channel.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

But before you really sink into your fun and relaxation, allow the latest edition of the PYMNTS Weekender to catch you up on the all the big news from the past seven days. There is that and much more in this new PYMNTS Weekender. Can Amazon Make Waving The Future Of Payments? Ex-Wells CEO Fined, Banned From Banking For Life.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) released new data on the state of cyberattacks and data breaches with some surprising news: data breaches were actually down in 2020 year-over-year. But the findings aren't necessarily cause for optimism, warns ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Norway ’s Vipps selection of Inside Secure to provide security for contactless payments. In Norway, Vipps has selected Inside Secure to help secure its contactless payment capabilities, according to reports.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

In today’s top news, Mastercard reveals its AI tool Cyber Secure to help banks fight cyber breaches, and Amazon reported record-setting earnings. Mastercard’s Cyber Secure Uses AI to Help Banks Fight Cyber Fraud. EAF: New B2B Payment Tech Expedites Disaster Relief.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Two Apple iOS 13 users took to Reddit to share some payment security issues they faced when using the tech giant’s newest iteration of its operating system, according to reports. Two users said they were trying to update their payment information when another person’s information popped up in the information box.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

How secure do you feel when it comes to payments? Two-thirds of the more than 3,000 adults surveyed said they were concerned about data security, with 38 percent of respondents believing their private information may have already been exposed. Perception is not always reality, but it does matter.

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MARCH 28, 2018

” The impact of chargeback fraud and other transaction-related fraud — like account takeovers or payments fraud — on the bottom line is clear. Fake news and misinformation are top of mind right now, especially in the U.S.” Compromise Security For Customer Experience. They’re attacking your customers directly.

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MAY 10, 2019

At the end of another busy week, it can pay to look back at some of the biggest recent news in payments and commerce. Inefficient, but stubbornly entrenched, paper and cash dominate bill payments. The payments company said that before the deal, Visa-enabled payments could only be sent to and from other Visa cards.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission ’s lawsuit contending that the blockchain firm connected to the digital currency held a $1.3 billion securities offering that was not registered, CNBC reported. The SEC’s complaint centers on the contention that the digital currency should be dealt with as a security in lieu of a currency.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Canada’s largest private non-bank payment processor, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Canada Tuesday (Sept. The Montreal-based payment technology company was valued at $2 billion at the close of 2019. The news service, citing a source, said the IPO is expected to push that valuation to more than $3 billion.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into small and medium-sized business (SMB) financing, eLearning platform payments and the rise of the auto-refill economy. The Rise Of The Auto-Refill Economy.

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AUGUST 11, 2020

Spreedly , which works in accelerating global commerce via a secure, flexible platform for any payment type, has announced Christopher Hudel as chief information security officer (CISO), according to a press release. He said the opportunity is a good one because of the numerous ways the company meets payments and security needs.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

When it comes to payments, speed isn’t the only factor to consider in the deployment of real-time payments (RTP) systems. Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments are delivered safely and without delay. In the domestic payments space, the U.S. Rapid Growth.

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MAY 1, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into the small and medium-sized business (SMB) post-pandemic restart and localized payments in addition to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) news.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

When the pandemic hit, disruptive changes in the workforce meant chief financial officers needed new corporate payment solutions — and they needed them fast. Last month, Visa and Conferma Pay announced their strategic partnership and the launch of Visa Commercial Pay, a suite of B2B payment solutions. The Need For Speed.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

These kinds of concerns could encourage shoppers to change up how they make payments. Businesses are also examining virtual card options that can allow employees to make company payments securely and conveniently during the pandemic. Firms are also prioritizing security as they transact online more heavily as well.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Atlanta payments encryption firm Bluefin is partnering with New York mobile payments processor PAAY to advance eCommerce security. This leaves payment data vulnerable while inside the web page before it is transmitted. Getting the European Union on the path to 3D Secure 2.0 also known as 3DS 2.0

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Uber reported positive fourth quarter earnings, NYSE owner International Exchange said it will not pursue plans to buy eBay and Afterpay pushed back against RBA’s potential regulation of “tap and go” fees. Mastercard: Why A Truly Connected Economy Needs A New Security Paradigm.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

To open its EMV® Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) specification for public comment for a 45-day period, secure payments enabler EMVCo has issued a draft version of the specification called version 0.9. The news comes a few months after EMVCo announced the launch of the full EMV 3-D Secure (EMV 3DS) test platform in August.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Today in B2B payments, Visa teams up with Razorpay to debut a small business commercial card solution, while Nets is working with Yoba Smart Money to develop small business payment tools. Razorpay Co-founder and CEO Harshil Mathur said the company is working with Visa on a new corporate card, according to YourStory.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Japanese payment provider PayPay said Monday (Dec. 17) that it will strengthen the security of its app after receiving several complaints from users about charges that were made in error. Bloomberg noted that PayPay has been questioned about the security of the app in the past. PayPay, which is backed by SoftBank, Yahoo!

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Looking to tighten up security, Google is exploring adding biometric scans for password and payments to its Android Autofill options. The move, according to Android Central , will attempt to address concerns that Google’s password protection has often been less secure than it could be.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

In today’s top news, Facebook reports a 51 percent increase in expenses for 2019 in its Q4 earnings release, Goldman focuses on expanding its digital consumer bank and Airbnb hires former Disney President Catherine Powell to head its Experiences division. FICO’s Take on Debit Security. Unbundling the Travel Bundle.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In this week's news, we saw Roblox’s plans to go public through a direct listing, consumers’ preferences for a digital-first shopping experience and the rising popularity of quick-response (QR) codes. Digital game platform operator Roblox plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange next month by a direct listing.

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MARCH 8, 2024

PayPal expands Tap to Pay for iPhone payments; BNY Mellon's securities services leader exits; FleetCor rebrands as Corpay; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Plus, Just Cashflow collaborates with Railsbank, and HashCash streamlines its B2B payments offering. Payer Financial Debuts New ID Verification Service. Payer Financial Services has developed a new registration product to improve online customer relations through better identity verification services, according to a press release.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, Stripe is rolling out its offerings in eight new European countries. Also, the new iPhones and the rest of Apple ’s fall lineup of devices will finally get their introduction when Tim Cook and company hit the stage today. How FinTech Apps Can Ace Security.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Aside from staying compliant with existing and emerging regulations, businesses must also work toward removing payment friction points as gig workers increasingly expect to be paid for each of their completed projects promptly. The Tracker also analyzes how payment technologies and methods may be changing to keep freelancer needs met.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Payments FinTech Alacriti has announced a partnership with Glia , which works in digital customer service, for new customer service options for payments needs, according to a press release. That will help customers and members with the nuances of digital payments.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. He will lead the Fed’s initiative to address payments fraud risk and boost the security of payments in the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, digital payments network Zelle crossed over the one-billion transaction mark, while China’s tests of a digital yuan have processed over four million transactions. Zelle Says P2P Payments Top One Billion Transactions. Zelle Says P2P Payments Top One Billion Transactions.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In payments, complexity reigns, and making payments simple, transparent and speedy is anything but easy. That’s especially true with cross-border payments , where commerce done globally demands that firms be aware of regulations and payments preferences that are endemic to a specific country or even specific region.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Stripe and Lightspeed team up to advance in-store and online payments for retailers and restaurants, the Federal Reserve weighs the costs and benefits of a digital currency and the Reserve Bank of Australia considers stopping banks from automatically routing “tap and go” payments through Visa and Mastercard.

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