Yearly Archives: 2014

Funding Daily: Today’s tech funding news, from mobile payments to bus travel – Breaking news around the worldBreaking news around the world

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Kash brings $2M to the mobile payments arena and launches amid Apple Pay’s rollout – Breaking news around the worldBreaking news around the world

Image Credit: Kash Mobile app Kash is announcing a $ 2 million dollar raise in tandem with the nationwide launch of its mobile payment app, which circumvents the credit card payment network and the high fees associated with it. Kash is the

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Biometrics Could Soon Make Plastic Cards A Thing Of The Past – CBS Local

There few things more frustrating than that phone call from your credit card company’s security department letting you know your account has been compromised and they need to cancel your card. Source: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com

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Can business take sustainability cues from the emerging markets?

Businesses from the emerging economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America are bringing new ways of working that could make current growth patterns more sustainable.Sponsored feature Source: http://www.theguardian.com

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Yet Another Prediction About the Death of Credit Cards? Ho Hum!

Yet Another Prediction About the Death of Credit Cards? Ho Hum! Source: http://www.mastercardbiz.com

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Biometrics featured prominently at Money 20/20

Many new developments in biometric technology were showcased this week at the Money 20/20 tradeshow in Las Vegas, the largest worldwide gathering of innovators in commerce and digitized money. AGNI… Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

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Fingerprint passports tipped as top travel trend

Fingerprint passports and visa control came top in the list of developments expected by 2049 and were cited by 64% of the 1,011 holidaymakers surveyed for the WTM Consumer Survey. Source: http://www.traveldailynews.com

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The future of payments

Mary Thompson speaks with entrepreneurs who are looking to grab a piece of the red-hot mobile payments space. Source: video.cnbc.com

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What Are the Anti-Apple Pay Merchants Afraid Of?

By barring Apple Pay from their stores while they develop a rival system, CVS/pharmacy and other merchants are taking a stand against consumer choice. Source: recode.net

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Why AmEx’s CEO doesn’t care if plastic goes away

American Express CEO Ken Chenault doesn’t care if plastic cards go away, as long as his brand is part of your digital wallet. Source: http://www.cnbc.com

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