PSD2 Challenges Leave Norway, Netherlands Playing Catch-Up
PSD2 Challenges Leave Norway, Netherlands Playing Catch-Up
April 18, 2019  |  Regulation

Since many European Union (EU) countries have now brought PSD2 and GDPR fully into their financial infrastructures, banks and merchants must prepare for the upcoming...

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Stripe On SCA’s $100B-A-Year Problem
Stripe On SCA’s $100B-A-Year Problem
April 18, 2019  |  Regulation

Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is set to debut on September 14, and there’s a $100 billion problem looming if merchants across Europe do not make...

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ATM Withdrawals Lead To Online Drug Ring Bust
ATM Withdrawals Lead To Online Drug Ring Bust
April 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The New York District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has shut down one of the largest drug vendors on the dark web, sinmed, as well as arrested...

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Payfone Nabs $24M In Funding; Partners With TransUnion
Payfone Nabs $24M In Funding; Partners With TransUnion
April 18, 2019  |  Investments

Payfone announced that it has secured a $24 million funding round, led by TransUnion. The funding also included participation from existing investors Synchrony, MassMutual Ventures,...

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UK Bank NatWest Introduces Biometric Payments
UK Bank NatWest Introduces Biometric Payments
April 17, 2019  |  Banking

U.K. bank NatWest has announced a biometric payment technology for its commercial and business customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Neiman Marcus Expands Into Resale With Stake In Fashionphile
Neiman Marcus Expands Into Resale With Stake In Fashionphile
April 17, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In an attempt to capitalize on a growing trend in retail involving the buying and selling of secondhand clothing and accessories, Neiman Marcus has acquired...

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International Train Service Eurostar Adds Google Pay Support
International Train Service Eurostar Adds Google Pay Support
April 17, 2019  |  Digital Payments

High-speed rail service Eurostar is adding Google Pay support to its service in an effort to reduce the usage of paper tickets, according to reports....

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OTT Pay Teams With Canada’s Wonderland; Citcon Raises $5M In Series B Funding
OTT Pay Teams With Canada’s Wonderland; Citcon Raises $5M In Series B Funding
April 17, 2019  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes OTT Pay’s tie-up with Canada‘s Wonderland to offer new mobile payment...

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Alibaba Presses The Gas Pedal On Connected Car Apps
Alibaba Presses The Gas Pedal On Connected Car Apps
April 17, 2019  |  Ecosystems

Even in the glory days of manual transmissions and leaded gasoline, driving was never just about driving, about getting from one point to another. Driving...

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