Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification that requires an independent, hands-on technical assessment to verify an organization’s cyber defences against common threats such as malware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Administered by IASME, it represents a higher level of security assurance compared to the standard Cyber Essentials. Issued by Bulletproof and verified by IASME,…

The collaboration is expected to deliver a cost-effective, secure, and mobile-first payment acceptance method, enhancing accessibility for merchants across various industries. SoftPOS, or Software Point of Sale, enables merchants to accept payments directly on smartphones, tablets, or Android mobile devices without requiring additional hardware.  Worldline said in its press release that the solution is particularly…

CME Group revealed it has successfully completed the first phase of integration and testing of Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a distributed ledger designed to streamline asset management and financial transactions.  The initiative aims to improve collateral, margin, settlement, and fee payments by introducing more efficient digital value transfers. Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of…

The expanded agreement, announced Tuesday, is expected to enable businesses using J.P. Morgan Payments’ network to integrate Affirm’s flexible financing options at checkout.  The company explained that it will allow consumers to select biweekly or monthly payment plans, with no late or hidden fees.  Affirm’s technology supports transactions ranging from $35 to $30,000 with repayment…