Amazon’s Prime Day Is A ‘Dress Rehearsal’ For The Holidays
Amazon’s Prime Day Is A ‘Dress Rehearsal’ For The Holidays
July 13, 2018  |  Amazon

With Amazon’s Prime Day on the horizon, the eCommerce retailer is gearing up for another sales event. But Amazon’s retail holiday also has the goal...

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Trade War’s Ripple Effect Means Currency, Commerce, Payments Waves
Trade War’s Ripple Effect Means Currency, Commerce, Payments Waves
July 13, 2018  |  International

Amid the swirl of headlines that focus on the back and forth between China and the United States, and the continuing escalation of tariffs, the...

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Facebook Files Patent For eCommerce Messenger Bot
Facebook Files Patent For eCommerce Messenger Bot
July 13, 2018  |  Facebook

As Facebook continues its forays into commerce, the company has filed a patent for a messaging bot that enables users to pay for items. The...

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JPMorgan 2Q Sees Digital Customers Up 5 Pct
JPMorgan 2Q Sees Digital Customers Up 5 Pct
July 13, 2018  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase reported second-quarter results that, while boosted by strong trading activity, also showed traction in its digital and mobile banking efforts. Get the Full...

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SIX And Mastercard Equip Cashless Stadium, PT NFC Indonesia Launches IPO
SIX And Mastercard Equip Cashless Stadium, PT NFC Indonesia Launches IPO
July 13, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes SIX Payment Services’ and Mastercard’s rollout of cashless payments at...

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Chinese Police Confiscate $1.5M In Crypto From World Cup Gambling Site
Chinese Police Confiscate $1.5M In Crypto From World Cup Gambling Site
July 13, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

With a crackdown on gambling amid the FIFA World Cup, authorities in China have seized over $1.5 million in digital currency. Police started an investigation...

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Can Mobile Payments Improve Healthcare Access in Africa?
Can Mobile Payments Improve Healthcare Access in Africa?
July 13, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

The popularity of mobile commerce in Africa is a well-known — and ongoing — story. Now, global health experts are paying more attention to the...

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The Return Of The Celebrity-Backed Brand
The Return Of The Celebrity-Backed Brand
July 13, 2018  |  Retail

Celebrity brand endorsement is nothing new. The first recorded case of it dates back to the 1760s when Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, producers of pottery...

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At The Grocer, Consumers Sizzle At Self-Checkout
At The Grocer, Consumers Sizzle At Self-Checkout
July 13, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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