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Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency

Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency
Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency
October 26, 2018  |  Europe

As the Riksbank seeks to adapt to a society that is turning to cashless payment methods, the Swedish central bank is considering issuing a digital currency....

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Pinterest Powers Up Its Shopping Features
Pinterest Powers Up Its Shopping Features
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Pinterest, as the web’s best-known social media network/visual search engine, is among favored spots for online shoppers. It is also an incredibly tempting and fertile...

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NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Magazines have been testing the waters of brick-and-mortar retail by opening temporary stores in major cities, and New York Magazine is no exception. The company...

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Today In Data: Jumping On A Fast-Moving Digital Payments Train
Today In Data: Jumping On A Fast-Moving Digital Payments Train
October 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

While cash is unlikely to ever disappear, the digitization of money is proceeding rapidly – and even arguably picking up speed. That’s visible in Visa’s strong...

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Expedia Takes On Airbnb With ApartmentJet, Pillow Acquisitions
Expedia Takes On Airbnb With ApartmentJet, Pillow Acquisitions
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

As Expedia seeks to take on companies such as Airbnb, the travel platform purchased Pillow and ApartmentJet. The startups let owners of apartment buildings control...

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Visa’s Expanded Token Services Partner List Now Includes Amazon
Visa’s Expanded Token Services Partner List Now Includes Amazon
October 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Call it the week of tokenized credentials on file, the week of EMVCo and the week of SRC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Hershey Raises Chocolate Prices To Offset Costs
Hershey Raises Chocolate Prices To Offset Costs
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Hershey Co. has revealed that it will raise its prices on chocolate to offset costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Madison Reed Launches Try-On Tool
Madison Reed Launches Try-On Tool
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Madison Reed has announced the launch of a virtual try-on tool that will help customers test out potential hair colors. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Tech Investors Rotating Into Payments Stocks?
Tech Investors Rotating Into Payments Stocks?
October 26, 2018  |  Investments

For tech investors, is a rotation a-brewing? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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