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SWIFT Reveals Success, Future Challenges Of Blockchain PoC

SWIFT Reveals Success, Future Challenges Of Blockchain PoC
SWIFT Reveals Success, Future Challenges Of Blockchain PoC
March 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

SWIFT has offered another update on its blockchain proof of concept (PoC), reiterating its potential to enrich transaction data, support real-time liquidity management and reconciliation...

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The ai Corporation Targets Issuers, Fuel Retailers With Fleet Solution
The ai Corporation Targets Issuers, Fuel Retailers With Fleet Solution
March 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K.-based The ai Corporation (ai) has announced the launch of a fleet card solution, reports in Bobs Guide said on Thursday (March 8). Get the Full...

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Bank-FinTech Collaboration Wins Over Investors
Bank-FinTech Collaboration Wins Over Investors
March 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

With B2B FinTech a rising star among investors, two trends in particular are surfacing from the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EU To Give Crowdfunding Startups A Passport
EU To Give Crowdfunding Startups A Passport
March 09, 2018  |  International

The European Commission floated the idea of issuing so-called “passports” for crowdfunding startups in an effort to drive growth in the financial technology sector. Get...

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Report: Android Users More Loyal Than iOS Users
Report: Android Users More Loyal Than iOS Users
March 09, 2018  |  Mobile

A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reveals that when it comes to customer loyalty, Android users have iOS customers beat. Get the...

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Pope Calls On Hackers To Hack For Good
Pope Calls On Hackers To Hack For Good
March 09, 2018  |  Safety and Security

Computer hackers are traveling to the Vatican at the request of Pope Francis, who wants them to participate in a computer programming marathon to help...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin’s Continued Nosedive; Coincheck’s Reimbursement Plan
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin’s Continued Nosedive; Coincheck’s Reimbursement Plan
March 09, 2018  |  Bitcoin

As regulators crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges, bitcoin slid again on Thursday (March 8) by 7 percent over a 24-hour period. Following a high earlier...

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Uber Snags Alexa VP To Replace Head Of Product
Uber Snags Alexa VP To Replace Head Of Product
March 09, 2018  |  Personnel

Uber has named product head Daniel Graf’s replacement, and it’s Assaf Ronen, Amazon’s top voice shopping vice president. According to Thursday (Mar. 8) Recode reports, Uber CEO Dara...

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Boxed Says ‘No Thanks’ To Kroger’s $400M Offer
Boxed Says ‘No Thanks’ To Kroger’s $400M Offer
March 09, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

After reportedly turning down Kroger’s $400 million acquisition offer, Boxed plans to seek a new funding round to stay private, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full...

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