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Much debate on cryptocurrencies has gone on over the past few years, driven by the cult-like following of Bitcoin and the general transaction anonymity most of the so-called virtual currencies support that has led on occasional to illicit use. In fact, many countries, cities and...
The business travel itinerary is no longer limited to the already developed world, and while European and American markets are still growing, B2B travel in BRIC countries is growing faster. According to a recent report released in August 2014 from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) and...
There’s no question that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin have traditional payments regulators upset, given the relative transaction anonymity they bring to the table. Moreover, they continue to be a risky venture for consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted earlier this week, the first...
Much attention these days is on omnichannel support, where sellers can offer their products and services online or in their shops, and customers—businesses or consumers—may either buy or pick up orders in stores or have purchases delivered to homes or offices. Much of this trend...
Accounts payable platforms can be tedious to implement. But that’s even more the case for smaller firms that may have worthwhile products but lack the expertise to get them installed quickly. One AP vendor found itself in just such a situation. PYMNTS.com takes a look...
Colleges and universities of all sizes must ensure that they properly manage and track all purchases. These educational institutions also have relationships with suppliers and need to guarantee that the entire purchasing process runs smoothly. Lehigh University recently upgraded its procurement system, but it is...
India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict, though they do see the benefits of international trade between the two counties. A new report by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry points to improvement in their relations, but politics and suspicion overriding economics...
Square, which was just the subject of a less-than-glowing story in FastCompany, published a blog post about the Top 10 negative myths about its service on Thursday (Aug. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
