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Regulation
China Is Picking Up Oversight Of Banking
January 15, 2018

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) announced this past weekend that it is focusing on boosting oversight of banking and interbank activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Biometrics
Visa Biometric Card Tech Eliminates PINs And Sigs
January 15, 2018

Visa announced late last week that merchants can now tap into its suite of sensory branding via a pilot program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Debuting In Japan: The World’s First Cryptocurrency Pop Group
January 15, 2018

Further evidence that bitcoin and all associated digital currencies are entirely serious competitors to fiat currency: Japan’s latest pop sensation is Kasotsuka Shojo, a band whose name translates to Virtual Currency Girls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Point of Sale
Verifone Introduces Remote Payments
January 15, 2018

In an effort to enable merchants to accept payments from nearly anywhere in their stores, Verifone launched its e280 mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution, the company announced in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Bill To Ban Use Of Huawei, ZTE Phones
January 15, 2018

Huawei, which just saw its deal to sell its smartphones in the U.S. through AT&T fall apart over security concerns, is facing a bill that would prevent U.S. government agencies from doing business with the Chinese company and ZTE, the Chinese telecommunications equipment provider. Get...

Delivery
Hooters Expands Order-Ahead
January 15, 2018

To reach consumers who might not be willing to visit its brick-and-mortar locations, quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Hooters has its eye on improving its delivery and pick-up order business, according to news from Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Kroger Explores Boxed Acquisition
January 15, 2018

Kroger, the grocery store chain operator that is struggling to compete with Amazon now that it owns Whole Foods Market, is considering buying the online wholesaler startup Boxed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulation
Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
January 15, 2018

In its second such warning in recent weeks, Indonesia’s central bank cautioned investors about buying and selling cryptocurrencies because of the risks associated with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cross Border Commerce
TRENDING: How Managing X-Border Tuition Receivables Helps Manage Student Debt
January 15, 2018

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