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Episode 54
This week we talk about the recent acquisitions by PayPal and Samsung with perspectives on future strategies of these companies and shining light into the complex and fascinating world of payments.
Our speakers in this week’s episode:
Resources:
- Download the free FICO report: Millennial Banking Insights and Opportunities
- PayPal Buys Paydiant, The Mobile Wallet Behind CurrentC to Fight Google + Apple
- Finextra news: Samsung prepares for Apple Pay battle with LoopPay acquisition
- Samsung Pay: Easy as a swipe and tap – CNET
- Samsung Pay has all the tools it needs to surpass Apple Pay
- Google buys Softcard, teams up with carriers on mobile payments
Also available on iTunes.
Sponsors:
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