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hat, exactly, is POS intelligence in pay-
ments, how does intelligence in pay-
ments inform the development of next-
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what attributes comprise the foundation for modern,
smart, faster payment processing systems? These and
more questions are explored by the designers and
architects of the ever more powerful solutions in use
today as well those in development for tomorrow.
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Additional forward-thinking topics are covered in Howdy
this issue's News Briefs. One story pertains to the
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emerging crypto-asset sector, which has caught the Y’all!
attention of the Fed's Board of Governors. The board
advised banks within its jurisdiction to notify their
Federal Reserve supervisors before engaging in any
crypto-asset-related activity. Also looking toward the
future, the co-founders of DigiPay Solutions, rather
than selling their business to the highest bidder, have
opted to turn the company's ownership over to cur-
rent and future employees. In addition, Visa Token
Services has issued more than 4 billion network to-
kens worldwide. And the card brands and cannabis
industry regulators are warning cannabis, CBD and
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the aftermath of the pandemic, as well as perspectives
on the potential negative impacts of the proposed
Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, dubbed Durbin Customized advertising campaigns
2.0, currently pending with the Senate Banking Com-
mittee, along with some legislators' efforts to surtax to fit any size company and budget.
small businesses, the backbone of our economy. Other • Spotlight Innovators’ Pages
topics addressed by contributors include the growing
popularity of digital payments and how to mitigate (frequently updated content)
the increase in associated fraud and other financial- • Print (various size options)
related crimes, and how to determine what company
would be the best partner for you when all possible • Resource Guide listing
options claim to be the best.
(print/online/front page options)
Among our industry updates are mentions of award • Email Blasts (to GS readership)
winners; challenges to interchange and bank mergers;
developments in AI; new market entrants; research on • Online (website/twice monthly magazine)
ransomware, the desire to use crypto at the POS, the
importance of exclusive content, and the value of data • Video
privacy tech; and acquisitions and executive appoint- • Bundle advertisng campaign discounts*
ments. Also included are new company and product
profiles, as well as news of upcoming industry events
and words of inspiration. Rick Aston
We hope you find motivational resources within these Senior Media Partnership Specialist
pages. To offer suggestions, please email greensheet@
707-284-1693
greensheet.com. To share your company's latest news 707-284-1693
with the payments community, please send a press
release to press@greensheet.com.
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