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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Stripe has announced the launch of new products and updates that will help merchants implement the best Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)-ready authentication methods ahead of the September SCA deadline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Across the pond, eCommerce is about to weather a sea change that begins in September. PSD2 is almost here, and with it Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), which governs online checkout for CNP transactions. Spencer McLain, Whitepages Pro VP of EMEA, delves into who is ready (and...
Securing alcohol is one of the grand adventures of life, especially if a person is younger than the legal age to buy. That’s not to put a romantic spin on an illegal and often dangerous activity, but how many of us have stories from high...
