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Utility Will Make the Metaverse Work — and Pay — With or Without Goggles
Utility Will Make the Metaverse Work — and Pay — With or Without Goggles
November 30, 2021  |  Connected Economy

It was Oct. 28 when Mark Zuckerberg announced to the world that Facebook would now be effectively a subsidiary of a company called Meta —...

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New User Authentication System Sets Stage for a Passwordless Future
New User Authentication System Sets Stage for a Passwordless Future
November 30, 2021  |  Authentication

With the longstanding 3D Secure (3DS) version 1 being readied for retirement in October 2022, financial institutions (FIs) and merchants are preparing for a streamlined...

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

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...

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Voice Tech Holds Key to Unlocking Biometric Security’s Full Potential
Voice Tech Holds Key to Unlocking Biometric Security’s Full Potential
November 30, 2021  |  Biometrics

Speech is powerful — signaling intent, signaling what we need and want. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Gen Z’s More Interested in Extended Warranties Than Product Protection Plans
Gen Z’s More Interested in Extended Warranties Than Product Protection Plans
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Merchants who want to sell plans that cover product failure and, in some cases, accidental damage should know that marketing language matters. Consumer interest in...

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How Product Drops, Marketplaces and Payments Keep Gen Z Loyal, D2C Brands Profitable
How Product Drops, Marketplaces and Payments Keep Gen Z Loyal, D2C Brands Profitable
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

For decades, fashion followed a wholesale model, with brands serving as the creative houses and the retailers holding most of the power in the customer...

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Behavioral Analytics Beat Passwords for Authenticating Digital Financial Services
Behavioral Analytics Beat Passwords for Authenticating Digital Financial Services
November 29, 2021  |  Authentication

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Platforms Help Charities Get Donations From Crypto Holders on Giving Tuesday
Platforms Help Charities Get Donations From Crypto Holders on Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

They’re volatile, yes, but the overall trend in cryptocurrency prices — at least over time — has been up and to the right. Get the...

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Citi: Innovating Trade Finance Requires Instant Payments, Digital Platforms
Citi: Innovating Trade Finance Requires Instant Payments, Digital Platforms
November 29, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Tech is changing treasury — and, by extension, global payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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