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In this era of unprecedented speed and convenience in basically every aspect of consumers’ lives, it’s crucial that retailers, processors, acquirers, issuers, and anyone involved in the payments and commerce ecosystem meet the growing demand for frictionless transactions. Consumers are changing the way they pay for every kind of formal and informal transaction — to order dinner, buy furniture, and even split their rent. They’re becoming mobile-first, chip cards are becoming the standard in the U.S., and alternative forms of payment such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming more prevalent. This means thousands of companies are competing and collaborating to facilitate these changes and earn consumers’ business.
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