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Blockchain Technology and Its Implications for SEO

Fintech Review

Data security : Data is cryptographically safe, making it very challenging to change or forge. Immutability: Once added to the blockchain, data remains unmodifiable, thus preserving its integrity. Due to the decentralized and encrypted structure of a blockchain, data saved on it is extremely secure.

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How KiwiCo Keeps Fraudsters Boxed Out

PYMNTS

But online games are feeling the competition from mobile games, console games and free-to-play games that earn revenue through microtransactions. Video games were one of the first industries to experiment with subscription models, with early online games like “EverQuest” and “World of Warcraft” charging monthly fees to maintain their servers.

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Mastercard Now Allows Developers to Access Suite of APIs through Single Gateway

Fintech Labs Insights

The new APIs span payments, data, security, financial inclusion, and “experimental” categories. This comes about seven months after the company’s competitor Visa opened its Developer Center which hosts just over 25 APIs, as well as documentation on Visa Tokens and microtransactions.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Microtransaction A very small transaction, typically less than $1, that is processed electronically. PCI DSS Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, a set of security standards designed to protect payment card data. Mobile Payment A payment made using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

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