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371Social CommerceThe Lucrative Advertising Life Of Instafamous Kids
On June 3, 2019, a star was born. Her name is Alessi Ren Luyendyk. If you are wondering why a random four-month-old...
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680CryptocurrencyJPMorgan Chief Says Libra Will Never Materialize
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, said that Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra, is “ … a neat idea that’ll never...
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1.1KCryptocurrencyBitcoin’s Murky Trail Across Dark Web Gets Some Light
Proponents of cryptos tout anonymity, the fact that digital coin transactions are hard to trace, and that blockchain allows for transactions to...
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697FacebookFacebook Facing $35B Fine Over Facial Recognition Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that people in Illinois didn’t consent to have their photos used with the company’s facial...
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823BankingLow Interest Rates Force Swiss Banks To Charge For Storing Money
Swiss banks are going to start charging their millionaire customers to store money, according to a report by CNN. On Friday (Oct....
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777NewsWeWork Woes, AI Views And Gig Economy Pay Top Week’s News
Happy weekend! You might have missed some vital payments and commerce news this busy week, but the PYMNTS Weekender has you covered....
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659ANTITRUSTFTC Says Big Tech Takes Advantage Of Data Collection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said the mass amounts of data collected by big technology companies, like Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google,...
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657CryptocurrencyGlobal Task Force Worried About Proposed Stable Crypto Like Libra
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said it is worried about “stablecoins,” like Facebook’s Libra, and how they could be used for...
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863NewsTop News In Payments: PayPal To Roll Out Venmo Credit Card; Mastercard Teams With WHSmith For Pay By Bank
Today in the payment’s news roundup, PayPal is teaming with Synchrony Financial to put forward a Venmo co-branded credit card next year....
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808CryptocurrencyGerman Finance Minister Says Libra Should Be Stopped
Olaf Scholz, Germany’s finance minister, reiterated his opposition to Facebook on Friday (Oct. 18), and said that the release of the cryptocurrency...
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646EarningsAmerican Express Rides Higher Spending to Q3 Revenue Win
Card member spending, higher net interest income and card fees combined to produce an 11 percent year-over-year revenue gain for the Global...
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889Security & FraudSamsung Explains Galaxy Smartphone Security Flaw
With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy...
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808CryptocurrencyFidelity Bolsters Digital Currency Custody Services
In hopes of profiting from the lack of large, regulated institutions in the chaotic digital asset space, Fidelity is bolstering its digital currency custody...
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869PersonnelGoogle Hires First Chief Health Officer
As the tech giant aggressively pursues the health market, Google has hired former Obama administration health official Karen DeSalvo as its first chief health...
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738Sizzle/FizzleBig Fizzle: Marcus Libra Optimism A Fizzle In The Making?
Optimism can be contagious. A can-do attitude can rally the troops, get things done, spark innovation where once the status quo was,...
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897RetailSupply Chain Startup Zilingo Makes US Push
To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as...
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843RetailNJ Malls Contend With American Dream’s Opening
After serving as destinations for Big Apple shoppers for at least 50 years, northern New Jersey’s malls are aiming to find ways...
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1.1KRetailTarget And Other Retailers Give Augmented Reality A Deeper Look
Augmented reality (AR) is getting a new look in retail – with one of the most recent developments coming from Target. According...
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879RetailRetail Pulse: Madewell Teams With thredUP; Walmart Rolls Out InHome Delivery
Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with online reCommerce companies to bring pre-owned merchandise into their stores, adding to their sustainability efforts. Madewell,...
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632Today In DataThe Invisible Opportunities That Spark Better Payments And Commerce
Plans are afoot at Google to make the consumer experience better – and while that happens, millennials are increasingly turning to debit, which could have...
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681PersonnelProxy War Prompts Exit Of CEO From USA Technologies
USA Technologies CEO Stephen Herbert has stepped down against the backdrop of a proxy war ignited by the company’s biggest investor, New...
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- Citi On Simplifying Cross-Border Payments
- The Order To Cash Cycle Seeks Its Automated Reinvention
- Getting Invoices Off The CEO’s Desk, Approved — And Paid
- Bridging Instant Payments’ Perception/Reality Gap
- Top News In Payments: Square Unveils CBD Early Access Program; New York Examines Payroll Tech Industry
