21.   Grotstein notes that the online services offer some features not yet available on the Internet, such as a secure environment for online transactions.

22.   He also says the bank is lobbying the Mexican Congress to facilitate online transactions.

23.   Identity services want to make online transactions a lot simpler.

24.   In addition, the commission-free provision applies only to online transactions, and is limited to purchases and sales of stocks.

25.   In contrast, online transactions almost always involve transmission of credit card numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and detailed information about purchases.

26.   Indeed, they point out that, having doubled in six months, the British market for online transactions is expanding at a phenomenal rate.

27.   Industry analysts say consumers are eagerly embracing online transactions for their fun.

28.   It also has an e-commerce component whereby the site links consumers to other retail sites and then takes a cut of any online transaction.

29.   Industry observers said the computers will allow Sun to compete for the first time in the market for machines capable of handling huge tasks such as online transaction processing.

30.   It also proposes making online transactions and contracts legally binding and would require the state to offer more government services over the Internet.