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ID.me CEO: From Fighting Al Qaeda In Iraq To Fighting IDV Back Home
ID.me CEO: From Fighting Al Qaeda In Iraq To Fighting IDV Back Home
May 28, 2018  |  Authentication

It was two weeks before Blake Hall’s unit would deploy for combat in Iraq, and suddenly he and his 32 men were being told they...

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USAA: Building Financial Services For Those Who Serve
USAA: Building Financial Services For Those Who Serve
May 28, 2018  |  Banking

Memorial Day, for most, is a day filled with fun. Kids and their parents get a day off, families hit the road to beaches or amusement parks...

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When FinTechs Compete, Banks Can Also Win
When FinTechs Compete, Banks Can Also Win
May 28, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

It’s not exactly dogs and cats living together in harmony, but FinTechs and banks — the upstarts and the traditionalists — are certainly cozying up,...

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Blockchain: Payments Execs Unpack The Hope From The Hype
Blockchain: Payments Execs Unpack The Hope From The Hype
May 25, 2018  |  Blockchain

You know blockchain is about more than bitcoin, but what else do you know? We queried some of the most notable names in payments to...

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Waze: Data Can Drive A Low-Stress Memorial Day For Travelers
Waze: Data Can Drive A Low-Stress Memorial Day For Travelers
May 25, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day inspires many Americans to spend time with friends and family – and the extra day added to...

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Amazon: How Financial Services Firms Use The Cloud For A Power Boost
Amazon: How Financial Services Firms Use The Cloud For A Power Boost
May 25, 2018  |  Amazon

Among the enduring promises of computer technology is that it would give the “little guys” — all those Davids struggling to compete in a world...

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PayPal’s Ready On iZettle Buy And Taking SMBs Multi-Channel
PayPal’s Ready On iZettle Buy And Taking SMBs Multi-Channel
May 24, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The omnicommerce headlines, PayPal COO Bill Ready noted in a recent conversation with Karen Webster, tend to be dominated by the big players and the technologies they...

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WePay: Contextual Is The Future Of Commerce
WePay: Contextual Is The Future Of Commerce
May 24, 2018  |  Retail

In 10 years, no one will talk about “contextual commerce” — it’ll just be commerce. That’s what Rich Aberman, co-founder of WePay, predicts. Get the...

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Trulioo GM: The Challenges Of GDPR’s Disappearing Data Act
Trulioo GM: The Challenges Of GDPR’s Disappearing Data Act
May 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

As the age of GDPR dawns, consumers have the power to ask that their info be erased. Firms are ready or not, and Trulioo GM...

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