How Smart Contract Tech Moves To Lower Freight Factoring Costs
How Smart Contract Tech Moves To Lower Freight Factoring Costs
October 18, 2019  |  B2B Payments

When it comes to B2B payments’ late payment problem, the root of the matter can often be traced to a lack of negotiating power between...

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Despite China’s Slowing Economy, Credit Demand Still Strong
Despite China’s Slowing Economy, Credit Demand Still Strong
October 18, 2019  |  International

Chinese online finance giant Ant Financial, headed by billionaire Jack Ma, is seeing an uptick in the desire for credit among small and medium businesses...

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Mastercard Partners With Four Retailers For Pay By Bank App
Mastercard Partners With Four Retailers For Pay By Bank App
October 18, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Mastercard is collaborating with four eCommerce retailers — WHSmith.co.uk, Funky Pigeon, Cult Pens and The Card Gallery — to offer the Pay by Bank app...

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China’s GDP Near 30-Year Low As Trade War Impacts Factory Work
China’s GDP Near 30-Year Low As Trade War Impacts Factory Work
October 18, 2019  |  International

Economic growth in China is at a near-30-year low in the third quarter as tariffs start to negatively affect factory production, Reuters reported on Thursday...

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WeWork Cash Crunch Holds Bankruptcy Threat Next Month
WeWork Cash Crunch Holds Bankruptcy Threat Next Month
October 18, 2019  |  Markets

WeWork could run out of money by next month — despite the fact that it was valued at $47 billion just nine months ago, making...

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Chip Startup Says Sensors May Replace Buttons On Phones
Chip Startup Says Sensors May Replace Buttons On Phones
October 18, 2019  |  Innovation

Striving to eliminate smartphone buttons, chip industry veteran-led Sentons started to market its technology and says it is working with two makers of smartphones beyond...

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Fitbit Pushes Into Healthcare With Tie-Up To Rival Apple Watch
Fitbit Pushes Into Healthcare With Tie-Up To Rival Apple Watch
October 18, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Fitbit announced they have teamed up to improve the diagnosis and early detection of atrial fibrillation (AFib) for those with...

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Mastercard and Branch To Fast-Track Pay For Hourly Workers
Mastercard and Branch To Fast-Track Pay For Hourly Workers
October 18, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

That instant payments have been a significant boon to workers in the gig economy is almost inarguable. A glance at the data demonstrates why. According...

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Bitcoin Daily: Samsung SDS Tests Blockchain Health Claims; Bermuda To Accept Digital Currencies; CIMB Singapore Does Blockchain Trade Financing
Bitcoin Daily: Samsung SDS Tests Blockchain Health Claims; Bermuda To Accept Digital Currencies; CIMB Singapore...
October 18, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Samsung SDS will reportedly launch a blockchain-based medical claims processing system this month. According to CoinDesk, the new system will link all hospitals, pharmacies, insurers...

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