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PYMNTS 2018 Previews And Predictions eBook

39 Global Leaders Show Us Payments’ Future

Why predict the future when you can just go out and create it? We asked 39 global leaders, representing the most innovative players in payments and commerce, to not only tell us how they think 2018 will shake out, but to preview where they and their teams are placing their bets. And based on what they’ve shared, buckle up: The next 10.5 months are going to be an incredibly interesting ride.

Blockchain Tracker

Microsoft, Comcast Remain In Blockchain Exploratory Mode

New analysis from International Data Corporation says 2018 will be the year the enterprise moves from experimentation to implementation of their blockchain projects, with spend on the technology expected to hit $9.2 billion by 2021. This week, however, experimentation remains in full swing as Microsoft, Comcast, T-Mobile and others offer a glimpse into how they’re thinking about using the technology. The latest applications are varied, from digital identity management to humanitarian aid payments.

Boost And Mastercard Find Blue Skies And White Spaces In The Caribbean B2B Market

The Caribbean brings beaches and pounding surf to mind, sure, but beyond those island lures lie vibrant economies where B2B payments flows can be enhanced with virtual cards. Boost CEO Dean Leavitt tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that billions of dollars in buyer and supplier spend is ripe for transformation through the company’s recently-inked pact with Mastercard.

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