Editor’s Picks

Banks As The Keeper Of Consumer Digital IDs?
Banks As The Keeper Of Consumer Digital IDs?
January 28, 2019  |  Authentication

You can’t have trust without some type of trusted authority, and any type of authority is fragile without a reasonable level of trust. Those ancient...

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The Dark Side Of India’s New eCommerce Rules
The Dark Side Of India’s New eCommerce Rules
January 28, 2019  |  Regulation

Barring any reprieve, Feb. 1 marks a sea change for India’s eCommerce sector. New rules may hobble giants like Amazon and Flipkart from offering discounts or...

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Bitcoin And Dented Radishes: This Week’s Hype Penalty Box Nominees
Bitcoin And Dented Radishes: This Week’s Hype Penalty Box Nominees
January 26, 2019  |  Innovation

“Hype” is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “to promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits.” It is not...

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Banks Fight Back Against ‘Fake Grandchild’ Scammers Who Target Seniors
Banks Fight Back Against ‘Fake Grandchild’ Scammers Who Target Seniors
January 25, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Get ready for even more fake grandchildren when it comes to payments fraud. That’s one of the sad facts of life as more consumers hit...

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Fraud Makes Headway Via ‘Payroll Diversion’
Fraud Makes Headway Via ‘Payroll Diversion’
January 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Corporate fraud – from within the company, and from without – continues to make headlines and headway, with the past week having seen some revisits...

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WeChat App Update Could Mean Bad News For Apple
WeChat App Update Could Mean Bad News For Apple
January 25, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

Here’s another headache for Apple, which is already dealing with weakening iPhone sales: Its hold on Chinese mobile consumers looks set to weaken, at least...

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Inflation to Keep on Truckin’ With Walmart’s Long Haul Plans?
Inflation to Keep on Truckin’ With Walmart’s Long Haul Plans?
January 25, 2019  |  Economy

Inflation may keep on truckin’ — literally. As has been reported across any number of media outlets on Friday (Jan. 25), Walmart wants to hire...

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Amazon’s Healthcare Push Now Includes Whole Hospital Rooms
Amazon’s Healthcare Push Now Includes Whole Hospital Rooms
January 25, 2019  |  Amazon

One day, your hospital room — yes, the whole room — might be brought to you by Amazon. The eCommerce operator, continuing its push into...

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Earthport: ‘Yes’ To Mastercard’s Higher Bid On Heels Of Visa’s Offer
Earthport: ‘Yes’ To Mastercard’s Higher Bid On Heels Of Visa’s Offer
January 25, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Bidding wars can be a breathtaking sight on Wall Street. One firm sets the bar, with an offer to buy a targeted company. The courted firm...

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