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Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments

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Mastercard and Lobster.cash to let OpenClaw users authorise AI agents to spend on existing cards, backed by Verifiable Intent.
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Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

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biometrics
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Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.
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Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks

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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.
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Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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crypto
Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
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OpenSys debuts Horizon cash recycling banking platform

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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ai
OpenSys unveils Horizon cash recycling platform assembled in Malaysia, aiming to cut branch costs and modernise self-service banking.
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Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia's digital payments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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partner programmes
Digital payments will be non-negotiable for Malaysian businesses by 2026, Paydibs says, as liquidity, speed and visibility demands intensify.
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UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.
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Jscrambler secures PCI DSS v4.0 compliance boosting client-side protection

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Jscrambler, a client-side protection platform, achieves PCI DSS v4.0 compliance, showcasing their commitment to secure transactions.
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Bank of Khyber partners with BPC to enhance eCommerce security

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
Bank of Khyber teams up with fintech firm BPC to augment eCommerce security via 3D Secure tech for customers.
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Entrust acquires financial technology company Antelop Solutions

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Entrust, a company specialising in trusted identity, payments and data protection, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Antelop Solutions.
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Ping Identity releases capabilities framework for zero trust deployments

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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malware
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multi-cloud
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iam
Ping Identity unveils its capabilities framework for zero trust, offering guidance and integrations for secure, adaptable access across all devices.
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Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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software development
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Thales seals €4.8bn Gemalto buyout, forging a titan in digital security and identity, with a vast 80k workforce.
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Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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mfa
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martech
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commerce systems
Sydney-based cybersecurity firm TokenOne is now the first Australian company to be selected for a consortium project for the NCCoE.
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Consumers ready to blame organisations for data breaches, report finds

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Report: Consumers hold firms responsible for data safety, with most expecting breaches yet firms lag in strong security measures.