Payments

May
17

RBA warns of ‘lock-out’ risk from rise of phone payments

The Reserve Bank has warned that growth in payments driven by smart phones, watches and other wearable devices must not stifle competition.

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May
17

Global digital payments solution company, Splitit’s securities at a trading halt

The securities of Splitit Payments were placed in a trading halt at the request of the company, pending the release of an announcement.

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May
10

Why AI-powered personalisation is crucial for QSRs

For a new customer, reading a menu for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. AI removes this stress by presenting intuitive options.

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May
09

PayPal skips Bitcoin while ‘clearly working on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency’

PayPal believes it is too early to pronounce Bitcoin as the future of payments. Nevertheless, the $128 billion financial services firm is pursuing blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.

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May
09

Facebook ‘has lit a fire’ under Bitcoin and crypto

Facebook, boasting more than two billion users across its various platforms, is ramping up its plans to launch a rival to bitcoin.

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May
08

Commonwealth Bank trials smart-money on blockchain

A new type of smart money, powered by blockchain, has been successfully trialled by CSIRO’s Data61 and the Commonwealth Bank.

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May
08

Suncorp adds eftpos cash functionality to Apple Pay

Retail bank Suncorp has followed ANZ in adding eftpos functionality to its Apple Pay offering as the tussle to get to the top of consumers’ digital wallets between local and international payment schemes intensifies.

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May
07

How to accept Bitcoin as a payment method

Do you have an online business? Do you already accept Bitcoin as a payment method? If not, you definitely should start as soon as possible to avoid losing potential customers.

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