Safety

The Metaverse Will Need Its Own INTERPOL to Police Payments Crossing Between Virtual, Real Worlds
The Metaverse Will Need Its Own INTERPOL to Police Payments Crossing Between Virtual, Real Worlds
November 30, 2021  |  Safety and Security

If the metaverse is a virtual world, will it need a virtual version of INTERPOL to police it for fraud and financial crimes? Like so...

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FCA Proposes Changes That Remove ‘Barriers’ to Growth And Innovation in UK Payments
FCA Proposes Changes That Remove ‘Barriers’ to Growth And Innovation in UK Payments
November 29, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

In its 2020-21 business plan, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that the payments sector would be one of its key priorities for the...

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Germany Taps Trulioo to Offer Age Verification Services for Minors
Germany Taps Trulioo to Offer Age Verification Services for Minors
November 23, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Global identity verification firm Trulioo is providing age verification solutions in Germany to verify users trying to gain access to restricted content, according to a...

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Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
November 22, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Consumers crave the convenience of the connected economy, but they still want the security of knowing that their money is safe if they share their...

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Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
November 18, 2021  |  Delivery

Instacart has launched a series of safety features for its delivery workers, designed to leverage information from law enforcement, local news and society media to...

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Toyota, Lexus App Walks Drivers Through Post-Collision Process
Toyota, Lexus App Walks Drivers Through Post-Collision Process
October 25, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Toyota and Lexus drivers now have access to an app that will walk them through what to do if they get in a collision. After...

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The ROI From Smart Home Devices Could Be Coming as Insurers Offer Discounts 
The ROI From Smart Home Devices Could Be Coming as Insurers Offer Discounts 
October 13, 2021  |  Insurance

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36% of US Consumers Say Trust Is Key Factor in Choosing Online Merchants
36% of US Consumers Say Trust Is Key Factor in Choosing Online Merchants
October 11, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Consumers want to feel safe when they shop online. They’re willing to trade off at least some of the conveniences of online commerce – namely,...

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Taking ‘Zero Data’ Approach Lets Firms Control — and Find Value — In Sensitive Data
Taking ‘Zero Data’ Approach Lets Firms Control — and Find Value — In Sensitive Data
October 06, 2021  |  Safety and Security

We live life across channels, across payment modalities. Tourists go from country to country, shop in stores and online, wield different cards and digital wallets,...

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