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2 days ago

Data Security in Arab Payment Systems: How It's Done

The growth of mobile payments in Arab nations emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect personal and financial data.

fromTheregister

Privacy professionals

India to train 5000 'Cyber Commandos'

17 hours ago

European startups

LATAM's Digital Payment Future w/ Mastercard's Walter Pimenta

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

PayPal revolutionizes the world of online payments for secure and instant transactions

PayPal revolutionizes online payments by providing secure, instant transactions globally.

Information security

fromCmsreport

How to Secure Digital Payments in Your Business

Securing digital payments is essential for maintaining customer trust and protecting sensitive information from cybercriminals.

Privacy technologies

2 days ago

Data Security in Arab Payment Systems: How It's Done

The growth of mobile payments in Arab nations emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect personal and financial data.

fromTheregister

Privacy professionals

India to train 5000 'Cyber Commandos'

17 hours ago

European startups

LATAM's Digital Payment Future w/ Mastercard's Walter Pimenta

Google Wallet now alerts you to loyalty card benefits you're missing out on

Google Wallet enables contactless payments, storing cards, IDs, and more.

Nearly 5,000 banks now support Google Wallet for digital payments.

Revamped loyalty card updates optimize user experience.

Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids

Google Wallet introduces a secure way for kids to manage money, enhancing parental control over spending.

Google now lets kids use Google Wallet for in-store payments in select countries | TechCrunch

Google Wallet now allows children to make in-store payments with parental supervision in select countries.

This feature lets kids access digital payment methods while ensuring parental control.

Business

Google Wallet adds support for nearly 50 more regional banks and small credit unions

1 day ago

Digital life

When Google Wallet and PayPal break up, what's your next move?

Google Wallet now alerts you to loyalty card benefits you're missing out on

Google Wallet enables contactless payments, storing cards, IDs, and more.

Nearly 5,000 banks now support Google Wallet for digital payments.

Revamped loyalty card updates optimize user experience.

Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids

Google Wallet introduces a secure way for kids to manage money, enhancing parental control over spending.

Google now lets kids use Google Wallet for in-store payments in select countries | TechCrunch

Google Wallet now allows children to make in-store payments with parental supervision in select countries.

This feature lets kids access digital payment methods while ensuring parental control.

Business

Google Wallet adds support for nearly 50 more regional banks and small credit unions

1 day ago

Digital life

When Google Wallet and PayPal break up, what's your next move?

How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments - Tearsheet

The growing acceptance of cryptocurrency by major firms signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, with Bitcoin strategies becoming increasingly viable.

How Local Businesses Can Use Bitcoin For Payments

Bitcoin is essential for businesses to attract a global tech-savvy customer base and save on transaction fees.

1 week ago

Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack, Makes Historic Lightning Payments Push At Bitcoin 2025

Bitcoin is transitioning from a store of value to a usable currency for everyday transactions.

Block Inc. is enhancing Bitcoin's role in commerce by enabling direct payments through Square POS.

fromTravelwith2ofus

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Takes You Places - Top European Destinations You Can Book With Cryptocurrency And Have Fun!

Digital life

Transaction Processing Systems in Different Industries: From Banking to Ride-Hailing

fromFortune Asia

Business

Asia's Wild West nature spurs its fintech surge-but Binance's CEO thinks Western companies will still have an 'outsized say' in the financial system

How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments - Tearsheet

The growing acceptance of cryptocurrency by major firms signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, with Bitcoin strategies becoming increasingly viable.

How Local Businesses Can Use Bitcoin For Payments

Bitcoin is essential for businesses to attract a global tech-savvy customer base and save on transaction fees.

1 week ago

Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack, Makes Historic Lightning Payments Push At Bitcoin 2025

Bitcoin is transitioning from a store of value to a usable currency for everyday transactions.

Block Inc. is enhancing Bitcoin's role in commerce by enabling direct payments through Square POS.

fromTravelwith2ofus

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Takes You Places - Top European Destinations You Can Book With Cryptocurrency And Have Fun!

Digital life

Transaction Processing Systems in Different Industries: From Banking to Ride-Hailing

fromFortune Asia

Business

Asia's Wild West nature spurs its fintech surge-but Binance's CEO thinks Western companies will still have an 'outsized say' in the financial system

Farewell to TTC tickets and tokens: Old fare media disappear as transit system modernizes | CBC News

Toronto's TTC stops accepting legacy tickets, tokens, and day passes, marking a farewell to historical fare payment methods.

Apple Pay is DOWN across the US as users report issues with purchases

Apple Pay experienced a worldwide outage, impacting users' ability to make transactions.

fromSFGATE

Cryptocurrency

Apple Pay users report widespread outage

Apple

Apple says support for redeeming rewards will later come to Apple Pay | TechCrunch

fromMail Online

Apple Pay is DOWN across the US as users report issues with purchases

Apple Pay experienced a worldwide outage, impacting users' ability to make transactions.

fromSFGATE

Cryptocurrency

Apple Pay users report widespread outage

Apple

Apple says support for redeeming rewards will later come to Apple Pay | TechCrunch

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E-Commerce

fromPractical Ecommerce

1 week ago

New Ecommerce Tools: May 22, 2025

New ecommerce tools enhance virtual shopping, streamline payment processes, and ensure compliance for various industries.

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions | TechCrunch

Spotify's internal data show that its iOS app updates have already resulted in a significant increase in iOS users upgrading to a Premium subscription.

Apple

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | Cuomo loses out on nearly $3M in public campaign funds over digital payment flubs

Cuomo's mayoral campaign missed out on $3 million in public funds due to digital payment submission errors.

Repeated warnings from the City Campaign Finance Board were ignored by Cuomo's campaign team.

Europe politics

fromwww.dw.com

Can Europe cut its dependence on US credit card firms? DW 05/02/2025

Europe is reevaluating its dependence on U.S. payment systems amid security concerns linked to geopolitical shifts.

Christine Lagarde emphasizes the need for European independence in digital payments.

#e-commerce

Digital life

How Payment Systems Enhance User Experience on Websites

fromShopify

E-Commerce

What Is a Virtual Terminal? Definition, Benefits, and Risks (2024) - Shopify

Privacy professionals

With chargeback volume set to hit 324 million in 2028, merchants and issuers need to find a way to protect their bottom line - Tearsheet

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Selecting the Ideal Payment Service Provider (PSP) for Your Company

Miscellaneous

PayPal for startups: How businesses are leveraging digital payments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Digital life

How Payment Systems Enhance User Experience on Websites

fromShopify

E-Commerce

What Is a Virtual Terminal? Definition, Benefits, and Risks (2024) - Shopify

Privacy professionals

With chargeback volume set to hit 324 million in 2028, merchants and issuers need to find a way to protect their bottom line - Tearsheet

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Selecting the Ideal Payment Service Provider (PSP) for Your Company

Miscellaneous

PayPal for startups: How businesses are leveraging digital payments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Has Tipping Gotten Out of Hand? Here Are the Current Social Rules

Tipping culture in America is expanding, fueled by digital payment systems and evolving social expectations.

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.

This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.

fromYourTango

Digital life

11 Things Gen Z Complains About That Don't Matter To Anyone Else At All

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

Has Tipping Gotten Out of Hand? Here Are the Current Social Rules

Tipping culture in America is expanding, fueled by digital payment systems and evolving social expectations.

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.

This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.

fromYourTango

Digital life

11 Things Gen Z Complains About That Don't Matter To Anyone Else At All

more#consumer-behavior

fromwww.npr.org

Opinion: Monopoly money is going digital

"Paper money is the past. It's inconvenient, dirty, insecure, aids tax evasion, and does nothing that Venmo can't. My students don't use cash, so they don't understand that part of the game anyway."

US news

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.

fromMashable

Chase Bank may block Zelle payments to social media contacts as scams surge

Chase Bank is restricting Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat widespread scams.

fromwww.engadget.com

Miscellaneous

CFPB fines Block $175m over Cash App's lax fraud controls

fromtime.com

Digital life

Why You Shouldn't Store Your Money in Payment Apps

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm

US politics

fromArs Technica

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.

fromMashable

Chase Bank may block Zelle payments to social media contacts as scams surge

Chase Bank is restricting Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat widespread scams.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.engadget.com

CFPB fines Block $175m over Cash App's lax fraud controls

Block is fined $175 million for inadequate handling of fraud claims on Cash App, highlighting regulatory concerns in digital payment systems.

fromtime.com

Why You Shouldn't Store Your Money in Payment Apps

Payment apps offer convenience but may pose financial risks due to lack of deposit insurance and protections.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm

more#consumer-protection

Tech industry

fromSocial Media Explorer

Stripe finalizes tender sale at a $91.5B valuation, says payment volumes grew to $1.4T in 2024 | TechCrunch

Stripe confirms a tender offer with a valuation of $91.5 billion, providing liquidity for employees while preparing for potential future growth.

Streamline Your Transactions with the Swipe Machines - Social Media Explorer

Managing transactions efficiently is essential for any business today. With the rise of digital payments, having a reliable and quick way to process payments is more important than ever.

Business intelligence

Elon Musk's X strikes payments deal with Visa in push toward 'everything app' goal

Visa partners with Elon Musk's X to provide direct payment solutions, enhancing the platform's capabilities.

Business

Elon Musk's X partners with Visa to move into financial services-and no, it's not for crypto (yet)

X is launching a digital wallet in collaboration with Visa to enhance profitability.

The X Money Account will provide real-time fund transfers similar to Venmo and Zelle.

Musk envisions X to be an all-encompassing app like China's WeChat.

Challenges in user retention and revenue generation are acknowledged by Musk.

Miscellaneous

fromNew York Post

Elon Musk's X strikes payments deal with Visa in push toward 'everything app' goal

Visa partners with Elon Musk's X to provide direct payment solutions, enhancing the platform's capabilities.

Business

fromBitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Elon Musk's X partners with Visa to move into financial services-and no, it's not for crypto (yet)

X is launching a digital wallet in collaboration with Visa to enhance profitability.

The X Money Account will provide real-time fund transfers similar to Venmo and Zelle.

Musk envisions X to be an all-encompassing app like China's WeChat.

Challenges in user retention and revenue generation are acknowledged by Musk.

Major US airline now accepting Venmo to pay for flights

JetBlue now accepts Venmo for online flight bookings to attract younger customers.

Business

Israel Goes Cashless

The initiative to abolish 200 shekel bills aims to combat financial crime but may destabilize the economy and harm vulnerable populations.