Visa is barnstorming the country to educate business owners about new chip technology in credit cards ahead of a big conversion planned for October, appearing recently in Orlando on a 20-city tour and hosting a webinar Tuesday. Source: protectingyourpocket.blog.palmbeachpost.com

Court papers say the biometric technology uses algorithms to compare voices and measure the probability they are the same speaker, similar to in DNA testing Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

Finextra: America will have finally completed the shift to EMV chip cards by the end of 2017, according to a trade body set up to push the migration from magstripe plastic. Source: http://www.finextra.com

You will learn about EMV Chip Cards and the Liabilty that Business Owners Will Face Come October, The Rediness of the U.S. Market, and Where Fraud Occurs … Source: http://www.youtube.com

Common sense might tell you to close credit cards you’re not using, but that can actually hurt your credit score. Source: http://www.wkyc.com

Banks and other transaction-focused companies are increasing their efforts to bring apps to the Apple Watch and other wearable technology – with an eye on Source: http://www.pymnts.com

Ripple Labs has become the first virtual currency exchanger to face fines from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Working in conjuction with Source: http://www.pymnts.com

Apple Pay seems to be grabbing headlines left and right these days. Last week, the company ruffled feathers with the news that Best Buy has given in and decided Source: http://www.pymnts.com

Visa Card’s 60,000 users based in the UK will be able to use Visa’s V.me “digital mobile” services by June, making it easier and quicker to shop online, Source: http://www.pymnts.com

To boost sales, Macy’s has mentioned in the past that it may look into discount retail options. It appears that day is closing in for the retailer as the first Source: http://www.pymnts.com