Anything that grows faces various challenges, and even choke points — those things that can directly or indirectly cut off oxygen and other fuel, and slow or even eliminate further progress. One can see it in evolution, and in business. One can certainly see it...
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PSD2 will change – indeed is changing – online commerce in Europe and beyond. In a podcast with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Rob Eleveld, CEO of Whitepages, took note of how PSD2 and its strong customer identification (SCA) guidelines (which take effect in September) will shift...
The biometrics backlash has already begun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...
For a lot of businesses, “advanced age verification” isn’t really all that advanced. Instead, the industry standard is a pop-up window that says something to the effect of, “You must be 18/21 to enter this site. Check Yes if you are 18.” Get the Full Story...
Online games are growing in popularity, and regulators are starting to worry as more players are using real-world currency for in-game purchases. To fend off bad actors attempting to capitalize on this growth, gaming and gambling websites need to protect against fraud and money laundering...
It may seem like ancient history now — about four years ago, the idea that consumers, merchants, financial institutions (FIs) and payment service providers would rely on the selfie (that much maligned form of self-expression in the smartphone age) for digital security seemed silly. Attention-starved celebrities...
Waiting in long lines to enter sports stadiums, then again to order at concession stands, is about as synonymous to the football experience as pigskin itself. However, some stadiums, including the Seattle Seahawks’ CenturyLink Field, are starting to use biometrics to authenticate tickets, confirm visitors’...
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