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Apple Approaches $1 Trillion In Revenue From iOS
Apple Approaches $1 Trillion In Revenue From iOS
January 12, 2017  |  Apple

Two years ago, the speculation race was on as to whether or not Apple would be the first company on the planet to hit over...

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Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Transmit Security, the programmable authentication company, announced a $40 million self-funded round of financing. In conjunction with the fundraising, the company also announced a new...

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Rakuten Takes Europe To The Bank
Rakuten Takes Europe To The Bank
January 12, 2017  |  Banking

In a move within FinTech that spans continents, Rakuten, the eCommerce and investment firm, said Wednesday (Jan. 11) that it is debuting a European commercial...

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PayPal, Discover Ink POS Deal — Cashback As Tender Type
PayPal, Discover Ink POS Deal — Cashback As Tender Type
January 12, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Discover Financial Services and PayPal inked a deal in which PayPal will be more available to Discover card members, acquirers and merchants. Get the Full...

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More Than 50 Percent Of ATMs Now Branch-Independent
More Than 50 Percent Of ATMs Now Branch-Independent
January 12, 2017  |  Banking

A recent report by RBR has found that, in the offsite ATM arena, marked by burgeoning growth, slightly more than half of all ATMs were...

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Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
January 12, 2017  |  Blockchain

Ripple, the U.S. blockchain banking payment technology company, said Wednesday (Jan. 11) its digital currency, dubbed XRP, will begin trading on Bitstamp, the Europe-based bitcoin...

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Accelerator Backed By UK Spy Agency Selects First Startups
Accelerator Backed By UK Spy Agency Selects First Startups
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the intelligence and security organization that provides signals intelligence and information assurance to the British government and armed forces,...

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Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

While ransomware continues to be a go-to tactic for hackers for extorting and manipulating victims out of money, not everyone impacted is willing to just...

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