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Spam proof
Paytm has debuted a what it calls a spam-proof inbox for SMS, as part of an upgrade to its Paytm Inbox.
The
These categorizations happen when a user opts into Paytm's general text service. The app also includes education on different types of SMS and their categorizations.
Cardless gas
Albertsons plans to test a gas pumping system that enables drivers to pump and leave without having to execute a sale.
The low-touch system is part of
Albertsons will apply for a patent for the gas pump automatic payment system, reports
Matchmaker matchmaker...
The
Called the Open Marketplace, it already has 150 members that use search, a directory and AI to determine suitable matches between startups and a bank department's requirements, reports
Once a match is found, the fintech and BBVA unit use the Open Marketplace to formalize the relationship and use co-working spaces for proof of concept.
Clinton foundation
Former President Bill Clinton warned blockchain could cause a disparity of access to new technology, particularly if nations "over-regulate" cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers.
Speaking at Ripple's Swell conference, the former president lauded blockchain as a way to extend access to services, particularly across income groups and borders.
Clinton also acknowledged the danger of cryptocurrency as a funding mechanism for terrorism and other crimes, but said a new regulatory approach was necessary to avoid cutting into the technology's benefits, reports
From the Web
CNBC | Mon October 1, 2018 - Blockchain is touted as a technology that will revolutionize the finance sector. Slow transaction speeds and a lack of standardization threaten to restrict growth.
CNBC | Mon October 1, 2018 - Ripple said xRapid, which uses cryptocurrency XRP to carry out international transactions, is now commercially available. The development marks the first time XRP will be used in commercial application by financial services firms.
CCN | Mon October 1, 2018 - Beijing Sci-Tech Report (BSTR), the oldest technology publication in China, has recently announced that it will soon accept Bitcoin on its platform. Starting 2019, BSTR will sell its yearly subscription at a price of 0.01 BTC, worth around $65. The publication emphasized that it plans to promote the usage of blockchain technology in a “real-world setting for practical actions,” by integrating the most dominant cryptocurrency in the market.
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