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43% of Fraudulent Transactions That Hit FIs Are Authorized
43% of Fraudulent Transactions That Hit FIs Are Authorized
June 07, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

When it comes to payments fraud, the Federal Reserve actually splits the crime into two categories: authorized and unauthorized fraud. While unauthorized fraud — which...

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AI Agents Attract Funding, Aim to Transform Industries
AI Agents Attract Funding, Aim to Transform Industries
June 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence agents have reportedly caught the attention of tech investors, leading to a surge in funding for startups focused on building them. The interest...

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Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Finds $85 Million ‘Shortfall’ Amid Tangled Web of Accounts
Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Finds $85 Million ‘Shortfall’ Amid Tangled Web of Accounts
June 07, 2024  |  Legal

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Jelena McWilliams will present her initial findings as trustee of Synapse’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case Friday afternoon (June 7)....

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Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
Sainsbury’s Brands Argos, Habitat, TU Add Klarna BNPL Options
June 07, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Sainsbury’s is now offering shoppers in the United Kingdom the option of using Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods at the online checkouts...

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5 Ideas to Transform Cross-Border Commerce With Blockchain Solutions
5 Ideas to Transform Cross-Border Commerce With Blockchain Solutions
June 07, 2024  |  Blockchain

Cross-border payments innovations are turning global growth frictions into modern fictions. Or, at least, they are working on it. Ripple and Clear Junction announced Wednesday...

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Walmart to Replace Paper Price Tags With Digital Shelf Labels
Walmart to Replace Paper Price Tags With Digital Shelf Labels
June 07, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has begun rolling out digital shelf labels (DSLs) in its stores. Following a test at the retailer’s location in Grapevine, Texas, the technology will...

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37% of Freelancers Use Instant Payments to Ease Financial Stress
37% of Freelancers Use Instant Payments to Ease Financial Stress
June 07, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Life as a freelancer is not for the faint of heart. Freelancing often requires constant hustling, as these workers generally look for new projects even...

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Digital Wallet Provider Curve Appoints CEO to Drive US Growth
Digital Wallet Provider Curve Appoints CEO to Drive US Growth
June 07, 2024  |  Personnel

Digital wallet provider Curve has appointed Nancy Yaffa as its USA CEO and Reeta K. Holmes as its new board member. These appointments come at...

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Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
June 07, 2024  |  Meta

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to introduce free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp as part of its strategy to monetize...

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