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Cutting Through The Blockchain Fog

Is blockchain the internet of value? The prime mover of bitcoin? Blockchain is a lot of things, but one thing is for certain: It’s not well-understood. In the latest Beyond the Buzzword, Michael Ting, SVP of digital markets at Hyperwallet, goes beyond the buzzword with Karen Webster about what blockchain is — and what it’s not.

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US B2B Startups Dominate $337 Million Worth Of Funding

Combined, more than $337 million in funding will fuel growth for an array of B2B startups that revealed their latest funding rounds this week. U.S.-based startups dominated, with investors focusing on cybersecurity solutions and on startups that aim to streamline back-office functions.

Payroll Cards Get A Jump-Start On Faster Payments

The B2B payments sector widely views real-time payments capability as a non-issue — with one exception: payroll. With employers ditching paper paychecks in favor of direct deposit, there’s certainly potential for same-day ACH to impact this space. But Mary Kittrell-Kinkaid, CEO of Kittrell Paycard, and Darin Petty, president of Cardplatforms, tell PYMNTS payroll cards already have faster payments capabilities, which don’t only benefit the employee.

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