digital

Digital technology is essentially the breakdown of messages, signals or forms of communication between the creating device and the receiving device. We cover the changes in digital payments, and the adapting software that supports payments through B2B transactions and personal devices.

Google Pay Adds Support For 26 New Banks This Month
Google Pay Adds Support For 26 New Banks This Month
July 17, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Google Pay has added support for 13 new  banks in July, bringing the total number of banks added this month to 26, according to reports....

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Is China The Roadmap — Or Red Flag — For Digital ID Verification?
Is China The Roadmap — Or Red Flag — For Digital ID Verification?
July 17, 2019  |  Authentication

A mobile-first mindset (and government scrutiny) is prevalent in China when it comes to identity verification. Trulioo General Manager Zac Cohen tells Karen Webster that the...

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Bitcoin Daily: German Finance Minister Pooh-Poohs Libra Currency; Tether Created $5B In Stablecoins By Mistake
Bitcoin Daily: German Finance Minister Pooh-Poohs Libra Currency; Tether Created $5B In Stablecoins By Mistake
July 17, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Germany’s Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has joined the chorus of politicians that are worried about Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra. “The issuance of a currency does...

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Facebook Finally Ready To Launch WhatsApp In India
Facebook Finally Ready To Launch WhatsApp In India
July 17, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is reportedly close to launching its WhatsApp payments service in India. The service has been in beta mode in India since early 2018 for...

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Digital Banking Partnerships Gain Traction in the US
Digital Banking Partnerships Gain Traction in the US
July 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Digital-only bank N26, based in Europe, has linked with Axos to launch in the US.  Elsewhere in Europe, Lloyds has partnered with Blue Motor Finance...

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Deep Dive: The Latest Initiatives To Expand Mobile IDs
Deep Dive: The Latest Initiatives To Expand Mobile IDs
July 12, 2019  |  Authentication

The world’s population is expanding and many citizens — particularly those in developing nations — have no means of proving their identities, restricting their access...

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Banks, Govs Show Continued Resistance To Facebook’s Libra
Banks, Govs Show Continued Resistance To Facebook’s Libra
July 08, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Many traditional banking institutions and governments have shown skepticism, silence and resistance to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to reports.  Though the currency could potentially...

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IBM Testing Lygon Blockchain Platform To Streamline Property Leasing
IBM Testing Lygon Blockchain Platform To Streamline Property Leasing
July 04, 2019  |  Blockchain

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, Scentre Group and Westpac have announced they are partnering to launch a live pilot for Lygon, a new digital platform using...

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Why Goodwill Is Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces
Why Goodwill Is Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces
June 12, 2019  |  Retail

To bring their merchandise in front of millions of shoppers through eCommerce, several Goodwill regions are teaming with mobile marketplace OfferUp. More than 100 Goodwill...

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