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2 keys to good ATM, Bitcoin ATM placement
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Often, stores shove ATMs and Bitcoin ATMs in inconvenient spaces. Here are two questions to ask to ensure your ATM is in the right spot.
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NAC advisor Palmer Hamilton passes away
November 16, 2021
Palmer Hamilton, a senior governmental affairs advisor and counselor for the National ATM Council, passed away Oct. 15.
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ATM skimmer gets 3 and a half years in prison
November 16, 2021
Janos Vaczi, a Romanian national, was recently sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in federal prison for an ATM skimming scheme. A federal court in Erie…
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Cryptologists unveil potentially unhackable ATM protocol
November 16, 2021
Researchers based in Canada and Switzerland recently released a study in the journal Nature that could replace a PIN-system with a zero-knowledge proof for…
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Discover partners with Qrails to deliver instant wage access to employees
November 15, 2021
Discover has partnered with QRails, a issuer-processor for payroll providers, financial institutions and fintechs, to deliver the AnyDay Discover Card, which…
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LocalBitcoins intros mobile app for Android
November 15, 2021
LocalBitcoins, a peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, has introduced its mobile app for Android users. With this app, users in more than 190 countries can buy and…
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3 lessons from the Bank Customer Experience Summit
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
The BCX Summit provided a variety of banking lessons on fintechs, self-service and the importance of real relationships.
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Bakkt adds Ethereum to offerings
November 12, 2021
Bakkt Holdings Inc., a digital asset platform, has added Ethereum to its platform to allow users to buy, sell or hold the cryptocurrency, according to a press…
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Cardknox announces mobile app, card reader
November 12, 2021
Cardknox, an omnichannel payment gateway provider, has introduced its Mobile App and ID Tech VP3300 card reader, along with a mobile software development kit…
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Foreign exchange company Travelex launches concept stores
November 11, 2021
Travelex, a foreign currency exchange, has developed two concept stores at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These stores will offer ATMs to allow customers to…
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November 11, 2021
Diebold Nixdorf has selected William A. Borden, corporate VP of worldwide financial services for Microsoft Corp., to join its board of directors, according to…
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Firefighter retirement fund adds bitcoin, ether to portfolio
November 10, 2021
The Houston Firefighter's Relief and Retired Fund, a pension fund for Houston firefighters, has purchased bitcoin and ether for its portfolio. NYDIG, a bitcoin…
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EQIFI intros cryptocurrency Mastercards
November 10, 2021
EQIFI, a decentralized finance platform, has launched its cryptocurrency Mastercards. With these cards, users can make purchases in-store and online with…
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PayPal partners with Amazon to offer Venmo at checkout
November 10, 2021
PayPal recently partnered with Amazon to allow customers in the U.S. to use Venmo to pay for Amazon purchases at checkout. The companies will roll out this…
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The Challenges of Cooling Self-Service Kiosks in Outdoor Applications
Many factors affect the selection of cooling and ventilation units for self-service kiosks. Outdoor applications present additional concerns that need to be…
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Kraken Security uncovers Bitcoin ATM security vulnerabilities
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Bitcoin ATMs are becoming a more common sight across the U.S., as many convenience stores and gas stations have begun deploying them. At the same time, there…
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Fifth Third Bank delivers special payment to its front-line employees
November 9, 2021
Fifth Third Bank has announced it will deliver a special payment of $1,250 to its full-time employees who have provided banking services to customers during…
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Chase offers $1M grant to local restaurants
November 9, 2021
Chase recently offered 20 restaurants a total of $1 million in grants as part of its Sapphire program. The bank launched this initiative back in July by asking…
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London bank Arbuthnot Latham intros Apple Pay
November 8, 2021
Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Ltd., a private bank in London, has introduced Apple Pay to its clients. With this service, customers can make purchases without…
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Open banking to reach $116B by 2026
November 8, 2021
Open banking payment transactions will reach $116 billion by 2026, according to a report by Juniper Research. This is up from just under $4 billion in 2021.
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