Alt Credit Scoring Platform, Nova Credit, Gets New Capital
Alt Credit Scoring Platform, Nova Credit, Gets New Capital
June 26, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

Ken Chenault, the former head of American Express, is throwing his weight behind a startup that gives credit scores to immigrants who have a hard...

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Bitcoin Daily: Jack Ma Hints At Bitcoin Bubble, Phishing Scam Makes ‘WannaCry’ Bluff
Bitcoin Daily: Jack Ma Hints At Bitcoin Bubble, Phishing Scam Makes ‘WannaCry’ Bluff
June 26, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The EOS network took the top spot in an evaluation of blockchain networks by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), CoinDesk reported. EOS was...

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Instagram’s Plans To Turn Context Into Conversions
Instagram’s Plans To Turn Context Into Conversions
June 26, 2018  |  Social Commerce

Context is everything, a truism that is becoming increasingly true when it comes to commerce in the digital age. Having what a customer wants is...

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How Payments Can Keep Gig Workers Sticky
How Payments Can Keep Gig Workers Sticky
June 26, 2018  |  Gig Economy

Even in the digital payments world (and as more people travel more often, sometimes working freelance gigs along their journeys), the concept of home remains strong....

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TRENDING: AI Tech That Doesn’t Break The Banking Experience
TRENDING: AI Tech That Doesn’t Break The Banking Experience
June 26, 2018  |  Digital Banking

Digital banking offerings might not be new in countries like the U.S. and U.K., but it’s still an emerging offering in some. Get the Full...

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Deep Dive: The Growing Threat Of DDoS Attacks
Deep Dive: The Growing Threat Of DDoS Attacks
June 26, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

DDoS attacks are among the most serious cyberthreats. During these events, multiple compromised computer systems launch attacks on one or several parts of an organization’s...

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Five At Five: A Deep Look At Amazon-Whole Foods Discounts
Five At Five: A Deep Look At Amazon-Whole Foods Discounts
June 25, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at payments and commerce news. Coverage includes Karen Webster’s discussion of the benefits available to Amazon Prime...

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MetLife Charged With Misleading Investors By Mass. Securities Regulator
MetLife Charged With Misleading Investors By Mass. Securities Regulator
June 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

MetLife was charged with making false statements to investors on Monday (June 25) by the securities regulator in Massachusetts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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JD.Com Rakes In $24.6B During 618 Shopping Festival
JD.Com Rakes In $24.6B During 618 Shopping Festival
June 25, 2018  |  eCommerce

JD.com‘s annual 618 Shopping Festival was a big success for the Chinese eCommerce player, raking in $24.6 billion, according to new data from Coresight Research....

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