The Incredibly Unexpected World Of Leap Year Commerce
The Incredibly Unexpected World Of Leap Year Commerce
February 29, 2020  |  Retail

The leap year is upon us – the quadrennial event when the Gregorian calendar corrects a slight problem with its construction that, over time, would...

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BoE Gov Says Crypto Could Slow Bank Loans
BoE Gov Says Crypto Could Slow Bank Loans
February 28, 2020  |  Banking

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), Jon Cunliffe, said on Friday (Feb. 28) that digital currencies could potentially dry up lending for...

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Coronavirus Impacts eCommerce, Business Travel
Coronavirus Impacts eCommerce, Business Travel
February 28, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus has wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, technology, medicine, business travel and the economy. Here are the latest updates on its impacts around the world....

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Latin America’s Dark, Crypto-Driven, Cybercrime Underbelly
Latin America’s Dark, Crypto-Driven, Cybercrime Underbelly
February 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

To get a sense of the new frontiers in cybercrime, and how cryptocurrency helps fraudsters cover their tracks or finance their schemes … look, perhaps,...

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Capital One To Focus On Digital, Close 37 Locations
Capital One To Focus On Digital, Close 37 Locations
February 28, 2020  |  Digital Banking

Capital One is going to increase its focus on digitization and close 37 branches around the U.S., according to a report by Yahoo Finance. Get...

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US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs
US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs
February 28, 2020  |  B2B Payments

To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next...

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Panera’s Coffee Deal Blends Loyalty And Competition
Panera’s Coffee Deal Blends Loyalty And Competition
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

To paraphrase Shakespeare, there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to retail. But Panera Bread’s coffee subscription program just might come close. Get...

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Challenger Bank Aion Launches In Belgium With Subscription Model
Challenger Bank Aion Launches In Belgium With Subscription Model
February 28, 2020  |  Digital Banking

New subscription-only bank Aion is launching in Belgium, and it wants customers to be able to get the most out of their money, according to...

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Amazon To Enter India’s Food Delivery Space
Amazon To Enter India’s Food Delivery Space
February 28, 2020  |  Delivery

In a move that could interrupt the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, competition in the food delivery space in India could intensify as Amazon India...

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