Monthly Archives: April 2016

Apple Pay’s Launch in China Was Three Times Bigger Than in U.S.

The context: Three million payment cards is not the same as three million users. Sourced through Scoop.it from: recode.stfi.re

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Japan testing new fingerprint system for tourists to make cash and credit card payments

The new system hopes to garner more tourists with convenient payment options. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk

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Trends to Watch in Mobile Payments This Year

In 2015 users spent $376 annually using their mobile phone as a payment gateway and the number is expected to triple in 2016. Sourced through Scoop.it from: tech.co

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Why Investors Are Pouring Billions In Internet of Things

The Internet of Things has investors pouring billions into developing the device interconnectivity technology, but are there security concerns? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.inquisitr.com

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Where is Swiss chocolate most popular? – SWI swissinfo.ch

Switzerland has a longstanding reputation for making exquisite chocolate, but which countries buy the most from the Swiss? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.swissinfo.ch

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T-Mobile pulls plug on Mobile Money effort that tried to take on check cashing industry

The company launched the effort with big goals back in 2014, but has said little since. Sourced through Scoop.it from: recode.net

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High-Flying Currency ETF Primed for a Pullback

Investors have been quick to embrace U.S.-focsed fixed income exchange traded funds this year. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.etftrends.com

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Nationwide explores biometric alternative to password overload

Nationwide is exploring how behavioral biometrics could provide an alternative to passwords for consumer logins from mobile devices. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.finextra.com

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JPMorgan Shareholders Call For Breakup Review | PYMNTS.com

JPMC CEO Jamie Dimon has made his stance clear every time the issue comes up: JPMorgan is stronger because it’s bigger. But shareholders may not feel this way. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pymnts.com

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Even during tax season, H&R Block can’t hide slowing growth

Revenue from the quarter is expected to account for 76 per cent of H&R Block’s estimated $3.1-billion (U.S.) haul for fiscal 2016 Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theglobeandmail.com

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