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Blockchain CBDC Cryptocurrencies Digital Currency Stablecoins

Episode 282 - Why You Need a Stablecoin Strategy, with Ran Goldi, Fireblocks

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan welcomes back Ran ‘Goldi' Goldshtein, Senior VP of Payments and Networks at Fireblocks to provide his perspective on the evolution of the digital currency space. Tune in as they break down a stablecoin transaction, discuss the current state and adoption of blockchain technology, and review various use cases for stablecoins. They define terms like TradFi, Defi, and smart contracts, and explore the impact of tokenized deposits and AI on the digital currency landscape.
Card Acceptance Credit Cards Interchange Mastercard Visa

Episode 281 - Fanning the Flames - Unpacking the Latest Proposed Settlement of the Payment Card Interchange Litigation

In this episode, Bryan Derman, Russ Jones, and Chris Uriarte share their first-take analysis of last week’s proposed settlement of the long-running antitrust litigation between Visa/Mastercard and a group of merchants regarding Payment Card Interchange and Merchant Discounts. The discussion covers the basic parameters of the settlement proposal and then investigates some of the possible reactions by merchants, issuers, and networks were the settlement to be approved the by judge.
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Understanding the Use of Passkeys in Payments

EMVCo

“A passkey is a consumer-facing term for a Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication credential. Passkeys allow a user to authenticate themselves on a device with the same process that they use to unlock it, such as a biometric, a PIN or a pattern. Passkeys are FIDO cryptographic credentials that are tied to a user’s account. […]
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Mobile & Digital Wallets: Updated U.S. Landscape and Strategic Guidance (2025 Edition)

U.S. Payments Forum

“The U.S. Payments Forum developed a white paper to provide clear, timely guidance for stakeholders navigating today’s rapidly evolving mobile and digital wallet landscape. The paper outlines the dominant wallet models in use today—including device wallets, EMV® Secure Remote Commerce (Click to Pay), platform and PSP server wallets, QR code wallets, and emerging crypto/Web3 wallets—and […]
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Alipay and Rokid Open Up ‘Look-And-Pay’ Smart Glasses Function to Developers

South China Morning Post

“Alipay and artificial intelligence glasses maker Rokid have jointly unveiled a smart glasses payment solution on the Rokid Lingzhu AI development platform, giving developers an easy path to build payment functions into their applications.Based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard that connects AI applications to external systems, the service allowed developers to easily integrate […]
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