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FinTech Mergers a-Plenty, While in Trump Era, Fewer Fines for Firms
FinTech Mergers a-Plenty, While in Trump Era, Fewer Fines for Firms
August 14, 2017  |  Regulation

On the regulatory front, last week saw a bit of news about mergers – actually, more than a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Price Flies To More Than $4,100 Over Weekend
Bitcoin Price Flies To More Than $4,100 Over Weekend
August 14, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin investors were in for a wild ride over the weekend, with the cryptocurrency trading below $3,700 and then an hour later trading around $4,135....

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Venmo Says Yes To QR, Everyone Loves Rewards And Wells Fargo’s Saga Carries On
Venmo Says Yes To QR, Everyone Loves Rewards And Wells Fargo’s Saga Carries On
August 14, 2017  |  Data Dive

There was not much in the mainstream news this week to cheer for — between a terrifying situation abroad in North Korea and a tragic...

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Samsung Gear Sport On The Horizon
Samsung Gear Sport On The Horizon
August 14, 2017  |  Wearables

Samsung Electronics has filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) a listing for a device which could very well be its long-rumored wearable. Get the...

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Google Assistant Isn’t Helping Some Android Wear Customers
Google Assistant Isn’t Helping Some Android Wear Customers
August 14, 2017  |  Wearables

Google is facing backlash from some Android Wear customers who are complaining that Google Assistant can only do Google searches on their watches. Get the...

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The Magic Of Selfies In Life Insurance
The Magic Of Selfies In Life Insurance
August 14, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

“People think the process is too onerous and the product is too expensive.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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So, You Want To Be A PayFac
So, You Want To Be A PayFac
August 14, 2017  |  News

So, you want to be a PayFac? As a software platform, you’ve decided that instead of referring merchants to a third-party provider to process payments,...

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ICBA Bancard CEO: Community Banks Move Faster Payments Forward
ICBA Bancard CEO: Community Banks Move Faster Payments Forward
August 14, 2017  |  Banking

Community banks have long been heralded as local leaders that create jobs and reinvest in their communities, but ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio...

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This Time, We Want You To Drink The Kool-Aid
This Time, We Want You To Drink The Kool-Aid
August 12, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Kool-Aid kind of gets a bum rap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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