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Letter from the editor

igitization has transformed
the payments industry pro-
foundly, starting with the
D electronification of payments
and progressing to such developments as mobile
and contactless payments, blockchain innovations,
and digital wallets. Overall, digitization continues
to transform the industry by making payments fast,
more secure and more convenient for consumers and
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businesses alike. This issue's lead article explores the
current state of digital wallets, which have become a Howdy
leading online payment method in North America,
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code based MCX digital wallet and the unfortunately
named ISIS wallet, which was renamed and later
folded into Google's wallet?
Digitization has legal implications, too, which one of
contributors explains for those operating digital-only
businesses. Other topics explored by experts featured
herein include why social media is an ideal way to
get in front of customers, and how to use it to drive
sales; analysis of the Federal Reserve's latest pay-
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quash potential threats to economic stability; a report Customized advertising campaigns
from Paxos in the wake of investment banking and
cryptocurrency failures to identify a path forward to fit any size company and budget.
for fintechs, crypto advocates and the broader finan-
cial ecosystem; a complaint filed by the Federal Trade • Spotlight Innovators’ Pages
Commission and Florida's attorney general against (frequently updated content)
Chargebacks911 for allegedly "unfairly thwarting
consumers" who were trying to use the chargeback • Print (various size options)
process to dispute credit card charges; research in-
dicating consumers are stepping up their credit and • Resource Guide listing
debit card usage while also exploring faster payment (print/online/front page options)
methods; a one-day event co-hosted by NextTech
Communications, CoLab at Bell Works and TechUnit- • Email Blasts (to GS readership)
ed New Jersey featuring female tech-sector leaders
and designed to showcase the state's heritage of tech • Online (website/twice monthly magazine)
innovation, inclusion and opportunity; and a report • Video
sharing highlights from the Electronic Transactions
Association's recent Transact 2023 conference. • Bundle advertisng campaign discounts*
Also included are product and company profiles,
news of upcoming tradeshows, and updates on recent Rick Aston
individual and company awards and honors, indus-
try research, partnerships and acquisitions, and ap- Senior Media Partnership Specialist
pointments. To submit your latest news, please send
707-284-1693
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