Plunging Lira Prevents Turks from Buying iPhones, Electronics
Plunging Lira Prevents Turks from Buying iPhones, Electronics
November 24, 2021  |  International

Apple iPhones and other electronics are out of reach for people in Turkey after the lira continues dropping, losing 40% in value since the start...

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Augmented Reality Helps Deliver Technical Assistance to Frontline Workers 
Augmented Reality Helps Deliver Technical Assistance to Frontline Workers 
November 24, 2021  |  Innovation

When automotive technicians need help diagnosing a problem, they can share what they’re seeing and receive helpful information through a pair of smart glasses. On...

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Gap’s $300M Inventory Stockout Loss Big Red Flag for Retail
Gap’s $300M Inventory Stockout Loss Big Red Flag for Retail
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

Mind the gap, as they say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Mastercard Acquires LATAM Real-Time Payments Platform
Mastercard Acquires LATAM Real-Time Payments Platform
November 24, 2021  |  Acquisitions

Mastercard Inc. on Wednesday (Nov. 24) announced its acquisition of Start Path program alum Arcus FI to assist with bill pay solution delivery and other...

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Amex Fires Sales Staff Over Wire Payment Tax Benefit Claims
Amex Fires Sales Staff Over Wire Payment Tax Benefit Claims
November 24, 2021  |  Personnel

American Express has terminated some of its employees and disciplined others stemming from the sales staff’s positioning of products “inappropriately,” particularly related to purported tax...

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Authoritarian Central Banks Can be Very Good for Bitcoin, Until They’re Not
Authoritarian Central Banks Can be Very Good for Bitcoin, Until They’re Not
November 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Look at how bitcoin performed overnight in Turkey and India, and you’ll get an excellent picture of how an authoritarian central bank can be very...

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Singapore’s Coda Payments Pushing for $4B Valuation 
Singapore’s Coda Payments Pushing for $4B Valuation 
November 24, 2021  |  International

Singapore’s Coda Payments Pte is seeking a valuation of at least $4 billion as it explores a sale or initial public offering (IPO), according to...

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Sweden Calls on Europe to Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining
Sweden Calls on Europe to Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining
November 24, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Sweden’s financial and environmental regulators have called on the European Union to pull the plug on proof-of-work bitcoin mining due to the negative impact on...

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Afterpay Rolling out Subscription Service in 2022
Afterpay Rolling out Subscription Service in 2022
November 24, 2021  |  Subscriptions

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Afterpay has unveiled a subscription solution, allowing customers to pay for recurring purchases in installments. Get the Full...

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