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Unicorns Still Toeing (Hoofing) The IPO Line
Unicorns Still Toeing (Hoofing) The IPO Line
June 16, 2016  |  Investments

Still a dearth of tech IPOs this year, making our unicorns skittish about public debuts. Plus, a new U.S. unicorn entrant makes a bow. And...

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Another Multibillion Dollar Week, And Yotpo Bags $22M To Connect Brands To Their Fans
Another Multibillion Dollar Week, And Yotpo Bags $22M To Connect Brands To Their Fans
June 15, 2016  |  Investments

The recent “Chewbacca Mask” viral escapade  demonstrated one solid truth: The finest minds of Madison Avenue – Don Draper himself (were he real) – could...

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SMBs, The Bedrock Of US Economy, Continue To Grow Faster Than US GDP
SMBs, The Bedrock Of US Economy, Continue To Grow Faster Than US GDP
June 14, 2016  |  Alternative Finances

While the stock market has yo-yoed since the end of May 2015, reaching nearly its all-time high before dropping almost 9 percent in three months...

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Analyzing The Analytics Officer
Analyzing The Analytics Officer
June 14, 2016  |  Payment Methods

No typical days, and no typical data. The role of the chief analytics officer is a relatively new one, and one that has been evolving...

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MasterCard Questions Need For 8-Digit BIN
MasterCard Questions Need For 8-Digit BIN
June 13, 2016  |  Payment Methods

There’s a shortage of BINs – Bank Identification Numbers – thanks to the growing demand for accounts and digital use cases tied to tokenization. But...

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The Real-Time Differentiator For Virtual Cards
The Real-Time Differentiator For Virtual Cards
June 13, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Within the B2B card payments space mid- to large-market entities are hitting a wall – one that traditional commercial card payment solutions just can’t seem...

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