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Security & Fraud
QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
December 18, 2024

QR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the way businesses engage with consumers while offering convenience and efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Scripta Insights Raises $17 Million for Pharmacy Navigation Platform
December 18, 2024

Pharmacy navigation platform Scripta Insights has raised $17 million in a Series B round. 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...

Regulation
Dutch Authority Fines Netflix $4.95 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 18, 2024

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) fined Netflix 4.75 million euros (about $4.95 million), saying that between 2018 and 2020, the company did not give its customers enough information about what it does with their personal data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission Proposes Cutting Merchant Card Fees
December 18, 2024

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has proposed reducing the fees the country’s businesses pay for accepting Mastercard and Visa payments. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Quantum-Focused AI Firm SandboxAQ Surpasses $5 Billion Valuation Goal
December 18, 2024

SandboxAQ raised more than $300 million to apply quantum technology to artificial intelligence. 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....

CFPB
CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
December 18, 2024

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is warning credit card companies not to devalue rewards points. 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,...

Security & Fraud
From Credit to Compliance: The Risk Rollercoaster in B2B Payments
December 18, 2024

Trust is both the foundation and the future of payments. 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...

B2B Payments
Amex Sees ‘Tremendous Growth’ in Virtual Cards for B2B Payments
December 18, 2024

Complexities breed inefficiency, as business-to-business (B2B) payments throughout their history have proven. 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...

Security & Fraud
Personalized Attacks, Scalable Solutions: The Payments Industry’s New Security Imperative
December 18, 2024

The payments industry faces the dual challenge of enhancing user experience while combating sophisticated fraud. 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,...