Digital Payments

Digital Payments
BIS Says Too Early To Gauge Benefits Of Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
September 18, 2017

Central banks that are mulling over issuing their own cryptocurrencies would be better off waiting, said the Bank for International Settlements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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For NACHA’s Same Day ACH, The Debit Debut
September 15, 2017

And then there was Phase 2. Same Day ACH enters the newest stage of deployment, where the U.S. payments system is getting a bit of an overhaul — bringing same-day debits into the mix. NACHA COO Jane Larimer discusses what to expect, as the payment (and settlement)...

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Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
September 11, 2017

At the same time that China is reportedly gearing up to shut down bitcoin exchanges in the country, Russia is moving to regulate the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Australia Moves To Reform Digital Currency Laws
August 21, 2017

Digital currency is becoming one of the more pervasive forces pushing its way into all industries. As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum become more popular, governments around the world are trying their best to figure out what the next best steps are in...

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Moneytis Aims To Bring Expedia Like Ease To Money Transfers
August 14, 2017

Moneytis, the FinTech startup, has created a platform to help consumers find the cheapest foreign exchange services and send money seamlessly, taking a page from travel aggregator websites like Booking.com and Expedia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tap To Give To Charity – Yes, It’s A Thyng
August 08, 2017

People don’t write a check to pay for their dinner, movie tickets or groceries, so why are they still writing them for charitable giving? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Appoints Payments Council To Boost E-Payments
August 02, 2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced news of the creation of a Payments Council that will work to promote ePayments in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Paytm Plans Messaging Service To Compete With WhatsApp
August 02, 2017

Paytm is planning to launch a messaging service by the end of August to compete with Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp. 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...

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PayPal And Visa Extend Partnership To Europe, Plan Debit Card Release
July 18, 2017

Rivals Visa and PayPal have shaken hands over a joint plan to issue debit cards in Europe. The truce stands to benefit merchants most of all, as it will expand their ability to use their PayPal funds to support business expenses and unlock new possibilities...