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SEC To Regulate Bitcoin ICOs, Token Sales
August 17, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission is getting into the bitcoin market, saying it will regulate the popular digital currency and other cryptocurrencies. 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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Commanders In Chief: For Payments Innovation, Look Beyond The Pipes
August 17, 2017

It’s been said that change is the only constant in, well, you name it. The aphorism holds especially true for payments, an industry in which technology shapes the way payments happen — and vice versa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTech And The Rx For Healthcare Payments
August 15, 2017

Healthcare can be a draining out-of-pocket expense in an age where premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing. Technology can help keep patients informed and timely in their payments without taking a toll on their monthly budgets. In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Carl Mazzola, president of health...

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Lowe’s Now Offers Prepaid Credit Cards For Construction Crews
August 11, 2017

Lowe’s has added a prepaid solution for construction crews, using a platform from Fidelity National Information Services (FIS). PaymentsSource reported that while Lowe’s has long offered financing through its private-label credit card programs, this option is a poor fit for construction crews that need to...

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Bank Of America To Enter High End Rewards Credit Card Market In The Fall
August 10, 2017

Bank of America is getting into the high end rewards credit card battle, rolling out the Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card in September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Oracle Launches Payments API For Banks
August 09, 2017

Oracle, the software company, revealed on Wednesday (Aug. 9) the release around the globe of its Oracle Banking Payments API service. 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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Pay By Sound: It’s Back!
August 09, 2017

Sound travels at 767 miles per hour, so if you want a faster contactless payment, audio waves aren’t a bad vehicle for it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Venmo Rolls Out QR Code Feature To Ease P2P Mobile Payments
August 08, 2017

Venmo recently launched a new QR code feature to more easily locate friends within its mobile payments app. 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...

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Tencent Creating Credit Scoring System To Rival Alibaba
August 08, 2017

Alibaba rival Tencent is gearing up to create a competing credit scoring system as it heats up its battle against Alibaba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...