PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

The Philippines central bank is now considering creating its own central bank digital currency (CDBC), it said during a virtual meeting, having formed a committee to address the issue, Bloomberg reported. Benjamin Diokno , governor of the bank, said he doesn’t personally think the digital coins pose a threat to other types of currency.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Through the EU’s passporting system, the new license enables PingPong to operate throughout the continent, thus better facilitating eCommerce transactions between China and Europe through PingPong’s cross-border eCommerce payments services. It is the sole payment platform to focus exclusively on repatriating eCommerce revenue to China.

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JULY 29, 2020

The Philippines central bank is now considering creating its own central bank digital currency (CDBC), it said during a virtual meeting, having formed a committee to address the issue, Bloomberg reported. Benjamin Diokno , governor of the bank, said he doesn’t personally think the digital coins pose a threat to other types of currency.

Banking 66

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JANUARY 30, 2019

Payments messaging company SWIFT said it will test gpi Link, “a gateway to interlink ecommerce and trading platforms with the SWIFT gpi payment service.”.

eCommerce 46

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

China is making privacy allowances for digital currency , which faces a new foe in the U.S. Former Fed Chair: Central Banks Have No Reason To Issue Digital Currencies. 12) that central banks have no reason to issue digital currency. 12) that central banks have no reason to issue digital currency. Former U.S.

Currencies 40

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APRIL 30, 2020

The international eCommerce market grew to $412 billion by the end of 2019 — a 4 percent improvement over the previous year. Buyers used local payment methods for 77 percent of worldwide eCommerce in 2019, and that figure is projected to reach 82 percent by 2024. Cards can be critical to serving the U.K.

eCommerce 52

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MARCH 15, 2016

Heartland Payment Systems has secured a strategic partner to bring its U.S. customers access to new markets with a deal that brings them secure international payment processing. ” For Computop’s customer base, this collaboration provides them with additional secure acquiring solutions in the U.S. .”

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MARCH 27, 2019

And Japan’s Financial Service Agency (FSA) has said that Rakuten’s new digital currency exchange, Rakuten Wallet, is now registered as a virtual currency exchange provider with Kanto Local Financial Bureau under the Payment Service Act, CoinDesk reported. The eCommerce firm had previously acquired the Everybody’s Bitcoin Inc.

Securities 53

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the eCommerce experience – not just in terms of warding off fraud, but also in making sure payments can be processed efficiently and that the most effective payment gateways are accessed. Merchants, quite logically, want to keep transaction conversion rates high.

eCommerce 124

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Today, Gobaud said, it is only possible to spend Mobius’s own tokens, Mobi coins, in the app — but the company is working to integrate a variety of cryptocurrencies to promote their broader adoption as an eCommerce payment method. Again, once the security kinks get ironed out. The wallet can hold any Stellar-based crypto, he said.

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APRIL 29, 2020

Crafting streamlined eCommerce checkouts for international customers requires merchants to tailor their payments experiences to the needs and preferences of each market. That means enabling customers to pay with their preferred, trusted payment methods and currencies. Around The eCommerce Payments World.

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JULY 29, 2020

As virtual marketplaces displace (and replace) the physical variety at a dizzying pace, payments speed and security are paramount concerns. Companies want and need more visibility into cross-border payments, and with the blastoff of eCommerce in 2020, those needs grow daily. That’s a sound strategy, but not without risk.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

To get a sense of just how hard it is for cryptocurrencies to gain, well, currency in everyday life, consider bitcoin, perhaps the granddaddy of cryptocurrencies — and still the 900-pound gorilla in the space, with roughly two-thirds of the market cap across the entire sector. Back in May, i2c Inc. The Demographics — And Digital Fiat .

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APRIL 28, 2020

In the past few years, we have witnessed from afar the birth of various digitally native currencies,” Checkout.com CEO and Co-founder Guillaume Pousaz said in a statement on Tuesday (April 28). “We The Libra Association recently overhauled the project and said it would launch several stablecoins, each linked to a country’s currency.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

At the start of this year, online commerce trends were following a similar trajectory to 2019: eCommerce sales were steadily growing, but they were still a fraction of those at brick-and-mortar stores. The average multinational firm works with six separate banks and six currencies. Cross-border online sales in the U.S.

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JUNE 20, 2019

government will respond to the introduction of new digital currencies. On Wednesday (June 20), Fed chairman Jerome Powell said that the country’s central bank has “significant input into the payments system,” which is the eCommerce system that Libra will affect. “We The Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S.

Currencies 67

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. The virtual card offers a strong value proposition for corporates in the form of enhanced security and control over spend. FedEx Makes Major Foray Into eCommerce By Buying ShopRunner. Top Trackers And Reports.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Plus, the Federal Reserve is working with MIT to explore the use of digital currency. Amazon is facing an investigation by Germany’s national competition regulator into the eCommerce giant’s relationship with third-party sellers in Amazon’s second-largest market. Fed Exploring ‘Hypothetical’ Digital Currency With MIT.

Currencies 59

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JANUARY 19, 2021

In an age when speed, security, convenience and trust mean everything, we are offering customers greater ease, reliability, access and confidence with every transaction,” Farah said. Western Union enables cross-currency, cross-border transfers in 200 countries and territories. Its fiscal year 2020 revenue hit $524 billion.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

From retail apps to eCommerce sites, consumers have a myriad of options when it comes to buying online. This competition is set to intensify as eCommerce spending rises — it already grew 14 percent globally last year and nearly 20 percent or more in places like Africa, Latin America and Asia. Currency is a huge thing,” he said.

Currencies 46

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2017

3D-Secure 2.0 In this case, though, that upgrade comes to a security protocol designed to strengthen security around online credit card transactions, but which has seen little change since its inception 17 years ago. Like Web 2.0, Mobile 2.0, and Vegetables 2.0 (And, And, yes, that’s a thing. In-App Purchases.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

PYMNTS’ latest roundup finds investor interest for B2B eCommerce , small business banking, corporate card technology, cybersecurity and autonomous supply chain tech, but it was a ResTech startup that secured the most funding of the week, by a considerable margin. MaxWholesale.

B2B 72

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JUNE 4, 2019

In a press release, the two companies said the agreement meshes with Visa’s stated goal to make secure digital payments possible at home and when people are traveling. It will account for more than a fifth of the global eCommerce market.

Foreign Exchange 55

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option. Whole Paycheck Tracker: Amazon, Walmart Gain Q3 eCommerce Sales, But Lose Share Of Total Spend . Debate Looms Over Crypto Privacy, Security And Regulation. The newest regulatory debate over digital currency boils down to privacy versus security.

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MARCH 18, 2020

The executive also noted that eCommerce merchants were also impacted as shoppers pull back spending. The HDE requested that the government defer tax payments right away, along with the exclusion of interest, in addition to social security contributions due this month and next. Swiss banks received $2.6

Banking 52

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APRIL 30, 2019

Cross River and RS2 understand that technology innovators demand regulated, secure payment solutions that address dynamic, ongoing changes in the marketplace,” said Cross River Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Phil Goldfeder. “In RS2 builds payment solutions for upwards of 14 million merchants.

Banking 71

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JUNE 19, 2020

At the same time, eCommerce purchasing volumes are surging, with the month of April seeing a 23.5 Enforcing strong security measures is thus becoming even more crucial, and partnering with PSPs can help merchants achieve this. percent year-over-year increase since 2019.

Compliance 75

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The Chinese eCommerce retailer is working with both the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for the joint lab, which will look into efficiency issues and scalability when it comes to the blockchain. Thirty retailers, located around the region’s Chinatown, are joining the celebration.

Currencies 46

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JULY 1, 2019

The rise of the global economy and the demand for swift and secure cross-border payments is driving the development of more efficient infrastructures, and spurring financial institutions (FIs) to experiment with emerging tech. For retail, Libra could change global eCommerce and the shopping experience. “As

Nonprofit 84

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DECEMBER 13, 2020

1 to June 30, 2021, and must include all digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, digital securities and utility tokens, and also include such assets owned by spouses or children of those reporting, CoinDesk writes. The order signed Thursday (Dec. The first reports must be provided from Jan.

Currencies 63

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JANUARY 23, 2020

It is expected to speed delivery by one or two days to meet the rapid acceleration of eCommerce. People facing charges from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency include the former community bank manager, Carrie Tolstedt; the former chief administrative officer, Hope Hardison; and the former chief auditor, David Julian.

eCommerce 52

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

For airlines and hotels, catering to customers from around the world means dealing with a long list of complications, including accepting payments in a host of local currencies, complying with national and international regulations, and finding ways to afford or offset the high price of processing fees. The Future Of Travel Payments.

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2019

He said Shopify revealed an “impressive array of product launches” for its eCommerce platform, including “complex” shipping innovations like automation capabilities, as well as features for multi-currency use and better developer tools. He also raised his 2020 revenue price target from $300 to $350.

Currencies 69

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

It is essential for SMBs to secure financing, but this common process is burdensome and full of hurdles. Instructors want fast payment in local currencies, and students want to use their preferred payment methods as well as home currencies. Census Says eCommerce Sales Grew 44 Pct YOY – Why It Could Be Even More Than That.

Finance 63

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

As eCommerce has become more firmly entrenched in countries such as Pakistan, buying and selling goods by digital means (moving away from the cash-on-delivery model) has generated at least a “reasonable acceptance level,” according to Wain, that gets some critical mass through a few large anchor eCommerce merchants in each market.

eCommerce 94

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

SaaS providers must understand each market’s cultural differences, tax considerations and preferred payment methods, according to Rob Charlebois, executive vice president of global eCommerce and digital marketing for Corel , a B2B and B2C graphics and word processing software subscription company. . Fighting Churn in Emerging Markets .

Marketing 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Morgan said it had established Onyx, a new business unit dedicated to blockchain and digital currencies. Might the advance of blockchain, of better and secure data flows tied to cross-border payments, finally kill the check? The conversation took place against the backdrop where, late last month, J.P. Liink, J.P.

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