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December 12, 2018

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Jumio: Why Online Love Doesn’t Have To Attract Fraudsters

The prospect of love always carries with it the prospect of danger. However, being targeted by scammers via online dating sites shouldn’t be a rite of passion. So, what can be done to stop the victimization? Jumio’s Director of Product Management Reinhard Hochrieser speaks to PYMNTS about how authentication tactics being used for online gambling and eCigarette transactions can also work for online dating.

 

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FinServ

What’s Behind Plaid’s $2.65B Valuation

Plaid, the financial technology infrastructure platform, announces the closing of $250M in a Series C funding round that increased the company’s valuation by over $2B. Karen Webster discusses with Partner Mark Goldberg of Index Ventures, one of the round’s participants, about why Plaid is well-suited for a financial services future that’s almost certain to become more fragmented over the next decade.

 

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Cannabis Banking

Bridging Banking Gaps For Cannabis Companies

More banks than ever are providing services for the cannabis industry, but a banking gap remains as cash is still king. Green Check Verified CEO Kevin Hart weighs in on how two heavily regulated industries can use tech to ensure compliance within an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

 

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Smarter Payments Tracker™

NEW REPORT: Can Smarter Payments Kill Off Timesheets?

Even as technologies and payments get smarter, some firms still employ less-than-smart practices. For example, in the freelance market, says Engage Technology Partners Chief Product Officer Dave O’Flynn, it’s common for firms to store and share the personal information of gig workers on timesheet files — a risky practice that can expose consumer data. In the new Smarter Payments Tracker, O’Flynn discusses the solutions enabling faster, safer and smarter payments — timesheets, not required.

 

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