Amex Experiments With The Blockchain To Deliver Richer Rewards
Amex Experiments With The Blockchain To Deliver Richer Rewards
May 25, 2018  |  Blockchain

American Express is embracing the blockchain for it’s Membership Rewards program. The project comes with a big assist from Hyperledger — whose blockchain technology the company...

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Alexa Snafu Raises Concerns For Smart Speaker Skeptics
Alexa Snafu Raises Concerns For Smart Speaker Skeptics
May 25, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Many have worried that Amazon’s Alexa is spying on them through their Echo device. Others, like this Oregon family, merely joked about it — until...

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Privacy Critic Files GDPR Complaints Against Facebook And Google
Privacy Critic Files GDPR Complaints Against Facebook And Google
May 25, 2018  |  Regulation

As Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, Facebook privacy critic Max Schrems has filed four complaints over consent required to use online...

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How Much Can Technology Improve Healthcare Payments?
How Much Can Technology Improve Healthcare Payments?
May 25, 2018  |  Healthcare

Among the latest hopes for healthcare payments is blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Kenya Moves To Regulate Digital Lending
Kenya Moves To Regulate Digital Lending
May 25, 2018  |  International

After adopting a mobile money system that allows people to make payments and transfers through their cell phones, Kenya has become a leader in financial...

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The Gig Economy Sizzles, Autonomous Cars Fizzle And Victoria’s Secret Needs To Bring Sexy Back
The Gig Economy Sizzles, Autonomous Cars Fizzle And Victoria’s Secret Needs To Bring Sexy Back
May 25, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Fizzle of the Week: Victoria’s Secret Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Wesfarmers Exits The UK With Homebase Sell-Off
Wesfarmers Exits The UK With Homebase Sell-Off
May 25, 2018  |  Retail

Wesfarmers is selling U.K. home improvement chain Homebase just two years after buying it, according to news from CNBC. The question now is what future acquisitions...

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Adding New Layers To The Retail Experience
Adding New Layers To The Retail Experience
May 25, 2018  |  Retail

As is the case with most businesses, Marine Layer was founded to solve a problem. In this case, a very specific problem: Founder Michael Natenshon’s girlfriend...

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Target Rolls Out Brands For Gen Z
Target Rolls Out Brands For Gen Z
May 25, 2018  |  Retail

As Gen Z is projected to soon become the largest consumer segment, Target is rolling out three new house brands geared toward the retailer’s teen...

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