PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2016

The Boston Globe reported that Massachusetts decided Friday (March 25) to establish a set of regulations that would allow Boston-based DraftKings and FanDuel to continue to operate within the state. The latest development, however, seems to fall in favor of the pro-daily fantasy sports camp.

Massachusetts 100

Massachusetts Boston Regulation Operations 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

MetLife was charged with making false statements to investors on Monday (June 25) by the securities regulator in Massachusetts. In February, MetLife said it would increase the reserves by $510 million, Reuters reported, noting the impacted retirees who live both in and out of Massachusetts number around 13,500.

Massachusetts 108

Massachusetts Regulation Security New York 108

Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

For this, Nordea has tapped Massachusetts based-biometrics security company Veridium, according to today’s announcement. Norwegian bank, Nordea is replacing token passwords with biometric authentication for its employees dealing with confidential customer data.

Data 186

Data Massachusetts Security Company 186

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO), according to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). WSJ reported that investors include Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller, and companies such as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.,

Bitcoin 271

Bitcoin cryptocurrency Massachusetts Report 271

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And as PYMNTS has previously reported , the Boston Federal Reserve has been working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore tech infrastructure. The Fed, of course, is hardly alone in mulling digital fiat currencies.

Cleveland 330

Cleveland Massachusetts Boston Survey 330

Perficient

MARCH 22, 2023

Overpaid Executives We’re not going to name names, but certain Senators from the great state of Massachusetts came out and declared that the failure was from “weaker regulation,” “lax regulatory supervision,” and “lower capital requirements,” as well as “millions in bonuses” paid by the bank. Securities 4a. Tier 1 leverage 8.11

Report 474

Report Regulation Capital Management 474

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission has come to a head — and the stock-trading platform has agreed to pay $65 million to settle claims that it did not do enough to inform customers about its business deals with high-speed trading companies. The complaint was from the office of William Galvin, Massachusetts secretary of state.

Massachusetts 185

Massachusetts Regulation Security Payments 185

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The Alabama Securities Commission on Tuesday (Nov. With the approval in Alabama, CORO is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play store to residents in 13 states: Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Montana, Massachusetts, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington State and Wisconsin.

Alabama 233

Alabama District of Columbia South Carolina Montana 233

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In June, six former eBay employees were charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who publish a newsletter that company executives viewed as critical of the California-based eCommerce corporation. Four former eBay employees have agreed to plead guilty next month in federal District Court in Boston, U.S.

San Jose 173

San Jose Massachusetts New York City Leadership 173

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

With today’s announcement, we want to give our customers even more control over their crypto investments, while offering secure access to cash at the same time,” Thorsten Jaeckel , product manager for Coinbase, wrote on the blog. The maximum loan is $20,000 at 8 percent for one year with no credit check.

Bitcoin 268

Bitcoin North Carolina New Hampshire San Francisco 268

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

Other cities following suit include Berkeley and Oakland, California and Sommerville, Massachusetts. San Francisco is one of seven municipalities that have blocked the government’s use of the technology, citing privacy and bias.

Washington 304

Washington Policies San Francisco Oakland 304

PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

Rep Pressley said in the announcement, “Thousands of people in the Massachusetts 7 th [district] live paycheck to paycheck and cannot afford to wait days for their checks to clear. The announcement said that “Pressley reaffirmed that a faster payments system is a public good, if not a right” during a line of questioning.

US 199

US Payments Massachusetts United States 199

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

With a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the way, small businesses have yet another chance to secure much-needed financial relief. Yet the new bill fails to address the gaps that allowed for fraudulent activity among some businesses that had secured PPP loans in the first round of stimulus, the publication alleges.

Community 219

Community Fraud Taxes Massachusetts 219

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

“Some leverage smartphone integrations that allow customers to interact with the machines while others deploy biometric verification instead of physical PIN pads for security.” Interactive Tellers (ITMs) accommodate this and more. Banking At The Speed Of Life’.

ATM 307

ATM Massachusetts Study Operations 307

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

“For the world to experience the true value of the web we’re building, we must address the vital issues related to privacy, trust and security,” he wrote in a blog post. Inrupt has brought on five top technologists including veteran cryptography expert Bruce Schneier to serve as the head of security architecture.

Massachusetts 179

Massachusetts Data Security Technology 179

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

Eximchain , a blockchain-based platform developed in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s media lab, has raised $20 million for its supply chain financing solution. Reports in BlockTribune on Monday (March 19) said Eximchain raised the investment from China-based cryptocurrency hedge fund FBG Capital.

blockchain 109

blockchain Security Massachusetts Capital 109

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

By using secret card-reading devices and pinhole cameras at various locations, Rusu and others were able to commit a widespread bank fraud conspiracy that targeted various banks in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey from August 2014 to November 2016, according to law enforcement.

San Diego 130

San Diego Cards New Jersey Massachusetts 130

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

Six former eBay employees have been charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who publish a newsletter that company executives viewed as critical of the California eCommerce corporation, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling in Boston.

San Jose 182

San Jose California New York City Massachusetts 182

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Earlier this month, as PYMNTS noted , the Federal Reserve said its Boston bank is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing digital currency. And there’ll be quite a bit of tinkering with the technology (especially the infrastructure) and the use cases to get there.

Boston 269

Boston Massachusetts Knowledge Base Policies 269

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon is no stranger to privacy issues, and recently f ive senators wrote a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, asking him to explain how security surveillance company Ring uses peoples’ data and videos. They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security.

Delaware 140

Delaware Oregon Maryland Video 140

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Five senators wrote a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, asking him to explain how security surveillance company Ring uses people’s data and video. Personal data can be exploited by foreign intelligence services to amplify the impact of espionage and influence operations,” the letter said.

Data 130

Data Delaware Oregon Maryland 130

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

to China within only a few hours in order to secure a PPE shipment for healthcare providers. She and a group of volunteers are working to facilitate the procurement of PPE from that distributor for Boston-area hospitals, and so far have secured 1.4 The ability to quickly, securely and efficiently move funds within a day from the U.S.

Boston 204

Boston Payments Security Massachusetts 204

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

The additional weekly check, part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is r etroactive to March 27. In Massachusetts, the federal money began going out on April 9. “We

Connecticut 142

Connecticut Massachusetts Payments Policies 142

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

App Orchard rapidly became the go-to way for health software developers to reach patients at some of the biggest hospitals and medical service providers in the country, including the Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. This is what prompted the security review and stop on enrollment.

Massachusetts 128

Massachusetts Apple Policies Security 128

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

PYMNTS recently spoke with Demian Wendrow, owner of London Harness, a leather goods store in Wellesley, Massachusetts, about how his store is turning to PaaS solutions to enhance the customer shopping experience through efficient EMV chip readers and customer loyalty programs.

Online 144

Online Report Massachusetts Customer Experience 144

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon is no stranger to privacy issues, and recently f ive senators wrote a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, asking him to explain how security surveillance company Ring uses peoples’ data and videos. They asked whether the technology could be accessed by foreign entities and whether the technology posed a risk to national security.

Delaware 130

Delaware Oregon Maryland Video 130

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

One FI navigating pandemic-related challenges is Massachusetts-based Avidia Bank , which was founded in 2007 and currently has $1.9 It will be incumbent on FIs to ensure that customers have smooth and secure experiences as their financial lifestyles become more digital. billion in assets.

Meeting 195

Meeting Massachusetts Tools Digital Banking 195

PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2016

Uber’s loss in a class-action lawsuit filed by its drivers in California and Massachusetts has opened a new can of worms for the ride-hailing company. “Since Uber management controls the fares charged for the service, drivers want and need security and protection,” the association said.

New York 100

New York Massachusetts Groups Illinois 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he wants credit reporting firms to comply with the state’s new cyber-security regulations in the wake of the massive Equifax hack , according to Reuters. Maine is currently the only state that requires credit agencies to register, but its law does not cover cyber security.

Cyber Security 100

Cyber Security Report New York Massachusetts 100

SWBC's LenderHub

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On Wednesday, the state of Massachusetts filed a complaint against the firm. The enforcement arm of the Massachusetts Securities Division said, What’s the matter with you?” - Jimmy Conway “Goodfellas”. It’s been an exciting week for eBroker Robinhood Financial.

Massachusetts 78

Massachusetts US Security Capital 78

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

The Federal Reserve is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing a digital currency. Amazon is facing an investigation by Germany’s national competition regulator into the eCommerce giant’s relationship with third-party sellers in Amazon’s second-largest market.

California 148

California Massachusetts Apple Fraud 148

Abrigo

OCTOBER 29, 2014

• Security measures to deter and detect cyber-attacks. The OCC on Oct. Operational Risk: Lastly, the OCC mentioned an increase in operational risk, and its intent to focus on: • Significant growth areas, new products, new or expanded services and changes in strategic direction. • Vendor and third-party management processes.

Rhode Island 236

Rhode Island District of Columbia New Jersey West Virginia 236

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

Sources told the paper the analysis, which is being conducted by federal securities and commodities regulators, is focused on whether the creators of cryptocurrency outside bitcoin exert a lot of influence over the value, similar to how a company’s actions impact a stock and its price.

Regulation 104

Regulation Bitcoin cryptocurrency Massachusetts 104

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

According to Krebs on Security , the $1 million goes to settle a lawsuit by 15 attorney generals stemming from that data breach. Krebs on Security broke news of the hack back on Oct. According to Krebs on Security, the victims will walk away with a whopping $1.80.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Massachusetts Security Data 100

PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2016

The pair charged — Ross McLellan and Edward Pennings — face a five-count indictment, touching on conspiring to commit securities fraud and wire fraud and also two counts apiece of securities and wire fraud. The indictment itself alleges that the two — during a timeframe that stretched between Feb. 2010 and Sept.

Fraud 100

Fraud Massachusetts Boston Security 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, StopLift has developed artificial intelligence capabilities that visually determine what occurs during each transaction, distinguishing between legitimate and fraudulent behavior at checkout.

Retail 144

Retail Fraud Massachusetts Technology 144

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The Federal Reserve said this year that its Boston bank is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing digital currency. For now, simply exploring the feasibility of digital fiat is top of mind.

Bitcoin 258

Bitcoin cryptocurrency Course Boston 258