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Stablecoin Sandwiches? Here’s What CFOs Need to Know About Crypto Jargon
Stablecoin Sandwiches? Here’s What CFOs Need to Know About Crypto Jargon
January 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrency continues its march toward mainstream adoption, CFOs and treasurers are finding themselves at the forefront of what could be a financial revolution. No...

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KuCoin Debuts Crypto Payment Acceptance Tool for Merchants
KuCoin Debuts Crypto Payment Acceptance Tool for Merchants
January 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

KuCoin introduced a solution designed to bring cryptocurrency payments into the retail sector. The digital asset exchange’s KuCoin Pay aims to bridge “ the gap...

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90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
January 02, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Phishing scams targeting corporate executives are reportedly increasing thanks to AI. Companies like eBay and British insurer Beazley have warned about an uptick in fraudulent emails containing personal details,...

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VC Investors Shrink as Money Goes to Big Tech Startups
VC Investors Shrink as Money Goes to Big Tech Startups
January 02, 2025  |  Investments

The number of active U.S. venture capital (VC) investors has reportedly fallen since 2021. That was a peak year for the VC world, but as the Financial...

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Real-Time Payments Go Big: $10M Limits and Instant APIs Transform Transactions
Real-Time Payments Go Big: $10M Limits and Instant APIs Transform Transactions
January 02, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

What if high-value payments could move as seamlessly as everyday purchases? That future is closer than ever. With The Clearing House’s RTP® network set to...

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Year-End Data Shows Consumers Pick Credit Cards for Rewards, Debit for Convenience
Year-End Data Shows Consumers Pick Credit Cards for Rewards, Debit for Convenience
January 02, 2025  |  Consumer Payments

Are you seeing the full picture of how consumers are choosing to pay? Consumer behavior is complex, but their payment patterns reveal valuable business opportunities....

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US Bank Division Sees AI and APIs Meeting Customer Expectations
US Bank Division Sees AI and APIs Meeting Customer Expectations
January 02, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

If trust between financial services firms, merchants and consumers is essential for commerce to take place, it’s a fragile bond. There are five main threats...

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55% of Companies Have Implemented AI-Powered Cybersecurity
55% of Companies Have Implemented AI-Powered Cybersecurity
January 02, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The share of chief operating officers (COOs) who report that their companies have implemented artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automated cybersecurity management systems has increased threefold since...

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FIS Sees CFOs Moving From ‘Hindsight to Foresight’
FIS Sees CFOs Moving From ‘Hindsight to Foresight’
January 02, 2025  |  B2B Payments

As the financial world approaches 2025, shifts in banking and payments are unfolding. In B2B, however, these advances and innovations are running into a speed...

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