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JCB and East West Banking Corporation Announce the Launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card
JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card, a first for JCB in the Philippines in 25 years.
Kaspersky Reports More Than 230% Growth in New Malicious Crypto Mining Programs
In Q3 2022, Kaspersky observed a sharp, 230% increase in crypto miner variants, compared to the same period last year. The number of new variants exceeded 150,000. Remaining hidden for months, cybercriminals use the processing power of the victim’s computer to mine cryptocurrency, with incomes reaching up to $40,500 (2 BTC) per month. Monero (XMR) is the most popular cryptocurrency for malicious mining.
Island Pay Launches First-Ever Digital Currency Tourist Wallet and Small Merchant Apps to Help Drive Economic Growth
Island Pay, one of the world’s leading digital currency technology companies, is pushing to drive increased tourism to The Bahamas and is aiming to help small merchants become a larger part of the financial ecosystem with the launch of the world’s first ever digital Tourist Wallet App and the Small Merchant App.
IDEX Biometrics and Enqura to Launch Biometric Smart Cards in Turkey
IDEX Biometrics ASA and Enqura are collaborating to jointly develop and market biometric smart cards for digital authentication in Turkey. Enqura Information Technology is an ID verification solution provider with a strong client portfolio ranging from international and regional banks such as HSBC, Odeabank (Bank Audi), Burganbank, finance companies like ALJ Finance and investment companies like QNB Finans Invest.
Zelis Acquires Payspan, Strengthens New Zelis Advanced Payment Platform and Expands Market Presence
Zelis, a company modernizing the business of healthcare, announced the completion of its acquisition of Payspan, a leader in healthcare electronic payment and reimbursement automation services. The U.S. healthcare system is complex, with disjointed and often challenging financial processes.
