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Quantifying Quantum Computing’s Value In Financial Services
Quantifying Quantum Computing’s Value In Financial Services
August 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The next great leap for computing may be a bit closer with the help of joint efforts between the U.S. government, the private sector —...

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Camping’s Pandemic-Inspired Renaissance
Camping’s Pandemic-Inspired Renaissance
August 28, 2020  |  Travel Payments

For the non-expert, going camping can be a bit of an intimidating activity. Where to camp, what to pack and how to prepare can seem...

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Report: How ING Group Is Using AI To Fight Financial Crime
Report: How ING Group Is Using AI To Fight Financial Crime
August 28, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions (FIs) were forced to stop more than $25 billion in fraud attempts in 2018 alone, but such efforts...

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How SaaS Can Help Optimize eCommerce In A Digital-First World
How SaaS Can Help Optimize eCommerce In A Digital-First World
August 28, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

The past several months have been a wild ride for just about every business, but Chief Financial Officer Mark Lambert of FastSpring, an eCommerce partner...

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Fortnite, Minecraft Accounts Big Business On Black Market
Fortnite, Minecraft Accounts Big Business On Black Market
August 27, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Tens of thousands of stolen Fortnite accounts are being sold on the black market in a $1 billion a year trade, according to Bloomberg. The...

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Mitek, Lightico Team On Secure Smartphone Text Transactions
Mitek, Lightico Team On Secure Smartphone Text Transactions
August 27, 2020  |  Authentication

Mitek, which offers digital identity verification services, has partnered with Lightico, which works in the field of identity verification and eSignatures, to provide a new...

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Bitcoin Daily: ShapeShift Crypto Exchange Alleges $900,000 Employee Bitcoin Theft; Line Debuts Blockchain Platform, Digital Wallet Services
Bitcoin Daily: ShapeShift Crypto Exchange Alleges $900,000 Employee Bitcoin Theft; Line Debuts Blockchain Platform, Digital...
August 27, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Crypto exchange ShapeShift is suing former engineer Azamat Mukhiddinov for allegedly stealing $900,000 in bitcoin via programs he installed on their servers, CoinDesk reported. Executives...

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Freshly Rolls Out Meal Delivery Platform For Businesses
Freshly Rolls Out Meal Delivery Platform For Businesses
August 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Freshly, which works in manufacturing fresh, prepared meals for the U.S., introduced a new B2B platform, Freshly for Business, which is centered around feeding company...

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Australian Bank Debuts BizExpress To Speed Up SMB Financing
Australian Bank Debuts BizExpress To Speed Up SMB Financing
August 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has introduced a new digital service that expedites the distribution of pandemic-related loans, allowing small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to...

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