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  • Olympic athletes will sport Visa's new payment ring in Rio

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    Kris Naudus
    Kris Naudus
    06.02.2016

    For those making their way to this year's Olympic games in Rio this August, Visa will be the only card accepted at official venues -- a pretty sweet deal for the payment provider. But, rather than be satisfied with exclusive access to the wallets of a half million tourists, the company is using the event to introduce a new ring that will let people pay with a wave of their hand: No phone, wallet or even battery needed.