Could Facebook be launching its own Cryptocurrency? Speculations are swirling after Facebook announced lifting its controversial ad ban suggesting that the company could be considering blockchain and cryptocurrency. The reversal comes at a time when a potential Facebook acquisition of Coinbase would give the industry the legitimacy it needs.
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By Sharon Rosa-Bohrer With 48 million people over the age of 14 using one or more mobile payment apps last year, and with this number expected to grow by 14.5% to 55 million this year, the fight for mobile payment customers is fierce. The current in-store payment app of choice? Starbucks. Starbucks continues to…
So, what if your mobile device was the only wallet you needed to buy things or get around a city. If you live in a smart city, chances are you already have better access to essential needs such as transportation, education, employment and financial services – all through your smartphone. Welcome to smart Cities, connected urban areas…
Written by Sharon Rosa-Bohrer In our age of instant gratification, any tool that makes the customer’s life easier makes for a happier customer and a more competitive merchant. With the fast uptake of fintech changing economies around the world and our reliance on mobile devices, customers always have powerful purchasing technology at their fingertips.…
Written by Sharon Rosa-Bohrer Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that used to conjure up the image of some futuristic, sci-fi computer- driven technology, until Siri, Cortana, Alexa, and Google Assistant made AI mainstream. With human-like capabilities and an advanced algorithm, AI offers better speed and reliability at a lower cost than human counterparts.…