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Banking on Blockchain, Linking Cross-Border Payments
Banking on Blockchain, Linking Cross-Border Payments
October 17, 2017  |  Blockchain

Might seamless cross-border payments be among the holy grails of payments? Think of the complexities: multiple currencies, time zones, financial institutions, regulations … the list...

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eBay Lures High-End Bag Sellers With Big Payouts
eBay Lures High-End Bag Sellers With Big Payouts
October 17, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Aiming to take on other high-end, luxury websites, eBay announced Monday (Oct. 16) the launch of eBay Authenticate, a service that helps buyers confidently shop...

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Porsche Test Drives Vehicle Subscriptions
Porsche Test Drives Vehicle Subscriptions
October 17, 2017  |  Subscription Commerce

In an attempt to bring in new customers, Porsche is testing out a vehicle subscription service in Atlanta, where Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is...

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Pay With Venmo Launches At 2M Merchants
Pay With Venmo Launches At 2M Merchants
October 17, 2017  |  Payment Methods

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The Supreme Court Will Decide American Express’ Antitrust Case
The Supreme Court Will Decide American Express’ Antitrust Case
October 17, 2017  |  Regulation

The American Express antitrust case is back — and is now going to the court of last resort. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Are ‘Unicorns’ Much Less Valuable Than We Think?
Are ‘Unicorns’ Much Less Valuable Than We Think?
October 17, 2017  |  Investments

The valuations that have come out of Silicon Valley in the last few decades have been nothing if not eye-catching: $62.5 billion for Uber, $31...

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How Payments, In Context, Become Events
How Payments, In Context, Become Events
October 17, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Each event in life is made up of smaller decisions and actions, all combined in moving parts to make a cohesive whole. Why should payments...

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What’s Fueling Innovators’ Global B2B Payments Focus
What’s Fueling Innovators’ Global B2B Payments Focus
October 17, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The cross-border payments space presents a whole host of challenges for FinTech innovators to try to solve, with new solutions targeting everything from global eCommerce...

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In Payments, For Consumers, Form (Factor) Follows Function
In Payments, For Consumers, Form (Factor) Follows Function
October 17, 2017  |  Data Drivers

Mobile wallets as a natural extension of contactless?  Seems so, especially among the younger set -- and as WePay found in a recent survey, 85...

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