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Virtual currency dominates day one of Money 20/20 conference
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Ben Lawsky, New York's superintendent of financial services, addressed the status of the state's controversial BitLicense regulatory framework.
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BitcoinATM360, Coinsetter team up on turnkey solution for bitcoin ATM operators
November 3, 2014
The partnership allows bitcoin ATM operators to order a machine with backend exchange access, integration, and processing already set up before delivery.
read nowATMIA calls all US ATM operators to take EMV readiness survey
November 3, 2014
ATMIA seeks input from all operators — including FIs and IADs of all sizes — regardless of membership. Findings will be released industry-wide in December.
read nowCardtronics finalizes acquisition of UK-based ATM services group
November 3, 2014
Sunwin Services Group provides secure cash logistics and ATM maintenance to Co-op Food, one of the largest grocery retailers in the UK.
read nowNFC users to top half a billion by 2019
November 3, 2014
NFC-based Apple Pay and host card emulation technology will drive awareness and acceptance, a Juniper Research report says.
read nowAmex intros tokenization, HCE services
November 3, 2014
The token service is available in the US, and international rollout is expected to begin in 2015. HCE specifications are available today globally.
read nowFIME adds new features to SAVVI EMV terminal testing platform
October 31, 2014
SAVVI 2.0 introduces a simplified user interface, online test card maintenance capabilities, and programmable test cards.
read nowEpisys Anywhere app expands CU staff, self-service capabilities
October 31, 2014
The new native app powered by Maluzai software enables CU employees to conduct branch activities on a tablet, and delivers a new channel for in-branch…
read nowCardConnect secures tokenization patents
October 31, 2014
Tokenization reduces or entirely removes systems from the scope of PCI compliance because it eliminates all real touch points with actual card numbers.
read nowIt's November — peak season for card fraud
October 31, 2014
Criminals Christmas-shop, too. Data analysts at Feedzai say last November was big for fraud, but this November will be bigger yet.
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Two merchants pull the plug on NFC (and Apple Pay) as MCX looms
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
CVS and Rite Aid turned off NFC support last week, raising the ire of Apple supporters who vowed to take their business to Walgreens.
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Using cash for small purchases shows a consumer's age
by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM
A recent study found that consumers under age 30 are much more likely to use plastic even to pay for purchases under $5.
read nowCord Financial Services receives PMAA endorsement
October 30, 2014
Cord is the only nationwide ATM provider endorsed by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America, which represents around 8,000 independent petroleum…
read nowReport examines efforts to regulate mobile payments, standardize technology
October 30, 2014
Countries have begun enacting regulatory frameworks, hoping to encourage interoperability and ensure widespread adoption of mobile payments.
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AMIS highlights: 'This year's conference was also terrific'
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
A video journal of highlights and attendee comments from the second annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.
watch nowCard data theft the No. 1 worry among Americans, Gallup poll says
October 30, 2014
Gallup found that 69 percent of Americans worry about having card information stolen in a retail data breach — and suggested that this fear could increase…
read nowOrganizations not prepared adequately for targeted cyberattacks
October 30, 2014
A Kaspersky Lab study finds that although businesses know the threat is real, they aren't doing enough to protect themselves against targeted attacks.
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New guide offers a comprehensive view of ATM and mobile integration
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
The free downloadable publication includes 53 pages of survey results, case studies and interviews with innovators in the areas of ATM and mobile channel…
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Lift the flap ... what's behind it?
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
In the payments business, an entire industry focused on security is taking shape behind the scenes. The question is who else might be lurking back there, as…
read nowFIS, CSCU team up to extend fraud protection solution to CUs
October 28, 2014
Compromise Manager promises timely card blocking, reduced administration costs, and automated cardholder alerts for small and midsize credit unions.
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