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The Metaverse Will Need Its Own INTERPOL to Police Payments Crossing Between Virtual, Real Worlds
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The Metaverse Will Need Its Own INTERPOL to Police Payments Crossing Between Virtual, Real Worlds
November 30, 2021

If the metaverse is a virtual world, will it need a virtual version of INTERPOL to police it for fraud and financial crimes? Like so many things about the nascent metaverse, it’s possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Germany Taps Trulioo to Offer Age Verification Services for Minors
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Germany Taps Trulioo to Offer Age Verification Services for Minors
November 23, 2021

Global identity verification firm Trulioo is providing age verification solutions in Germany to verify users trying to gain access to restricted content, according to a press release on Tuesday (Nov. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
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Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
November 22, 2021

Consumers crave the convenience of the connected economy, but they still want the security of knowing that their money is safe if they share their bank account credentials with a third-party app.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

As ‘Cashless Society’ Emerges, Businesses Need to Prepare Now to Meet Security Demands
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As ‘Cashless Society’ Emerges, Businesses Need to Prepare Now to Meet Security Demands
November 11, 2021

The adoption of digital transactions has skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic, alongside a commensurate decrease in the use of cash, causing many to ponder the future fate of fiat currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

36% of US Consumers Say Trust Is Key Factor in Choosing Online Merchants
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36% of US Consumers Say Trust Is Key Factor in Choosing Online Merchants
October 11, 2021

Consumers want to feel safe when they shop online. They’re willing to trade off at least some of the conveniences of online commerce – namely, speed – if they can be assured that their sensitive data is being kept safe. Get the Full Story Complete...

Taking ‘Zero Data’ Approach Lets Firms Control — and Find Value — In Sensitive Data
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Taking ‘Zero Data’ Approach Lets Firms Control — and Find Value — In Sensitive Data
October 06, 2021

We live life across channels, across payment modalities. Tourists go from country to country, shop in stores and online, wield different cards and digital wallets, and leverage mobile apps to get what they want, on-demand. Platforms such as DoorDash collect reams of data about consumers,...

Solving the Payments Data Security and Compliance Problem By Getting Rid of the Data
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Solving the Payments Data Security and Compliance Problem By Getting Rid of the Data
September 03, 2021

To improve compliance, ensure data privacy and cut costs, there are two ways to do it, Mahmoud Abdelkader, CEO and co-founder of Very Good Security, told Karen Webster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

84 Pct of SMB Customers Would Accept a Bit of Checkout Friction for Better Security
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84 Pct of SMB Customers Would Accept a Bit of Checkout Friction for Better Security
September 01, 2021

Trust and reputations take a lifetime to build, they say – but can be destroyed in mere seconds. 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...

New Study: Almost Half Of Consumers ‘Very’ Or ‘Extremely’ Concerned With Putting Personal Information Online
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New Study: Almost Half Of Consumers ‘Very’ Or ‘Extremely’ Concerned With Putting Personal Information Online
August 27, 2021

Data powers the best digital customer experiences, which everyone now demands. People also demand that companies do everything but wear blindfolds in order to use their data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...