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January 15, 2021

PYMNTSTV: Stablecoins

New Regulations Could Push Stablecoins Into The Payments Mainstream

A number of trends are converging to bring stablecoins into the commercial and consumer payments mainstream. As Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, the road is gaining clarity – but it’s not quite ready for rush-hour traffic.

 

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Covid Vaccine Logistics

Better Queuing Can Solve COVID-19 Vaccine’s Last Mile Problem

Logistical concerns and a sub-optimal public healthcare system have complicated COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S. Othman Laraki, co-founder and CEO of healthcare tech firm Color Genomics, told Karen Webster. Better queuing is the key to getting doses that last mile to the well-trafficked avenues of commerce and social life where people naturally congregate.

 

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B2B Payments

Integrated Platforms Arm CFOs With The Power To Optimize B2B Payments

Most AP professionals still point to manual processing as a key pain point despite all the talk of digital transformation. TransferMate CEO Sinead Fitzmaurice and Coupa Executive Vice President Ravi Thakur tell PYMNTS why integrated data and payments platforms will drive the B2B payments transformation that CFOs seek.

 

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Digital Wallets

Digital Wallets Flip The Script On Payments Friction

The conversation about being top of wallet has moved over the last 10 months to being about top of digital wallet. As Ondot Head of Product Solutions Randy Piatt told PYMNTS in a recent conversation, the card experience is now defined by the presence or lack of friction in the digital wallet.

 

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Healthcare

Supplemental Health Insurance Fills Payment Gaps For A Younger, Mobile Consumer

Right now, the healthcare system in the U.S. is a story of gaps. There’s coverage gaps, financial gaps and even insurance gaps. According to Ian Blumenfeld, CEO of health insurance startup LifeRaft, supplemental health insurance coverage is a cost-effective way of closing some of those gaps.

 

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QR Code Payments Tracker®

Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option

Despite sky-high demand for contactless payment options, many U.S. consumers are unfamiliar with QR code-based payments and may not be comfortable using them. Tony Leon, chief technology officer of sporting goods retailer Decathlon, explains how using dynamically generated QR codes and keeping the payment experience simple can bolster security and make payments convenient even for first-time users.

 

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