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Security & Fraud
Hackers Target Phones of Small Crypto Investors
November 21, 2021

Hackers are stealing cryptocurrency more often from random individual users, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Retail
Shopping Bots See New Use During Holiday Season
November 21, 2021

Shopping bots, which can search retail sites automatically, are the rise as a way to help parents shop for Christmas gifts in lieu of searching increasingly empty store shelves, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Hillary Clinton Critiques Bitcoin; Cryptocurrency Transactions Now Taxed in Argentina
November 21, 2021

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has a skeptical view of bitcoin, saying there are worries that it could undermine the dollar, Bitcoin Magazine reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Adobe Partners With Bolt to Add One-Click Checkout
November 21, 2021

Retailers using Adobe eCommerce software tools will soon be able to add one-click checkout. Adobe has announced it will add this feature thanks to a partnership with Bolt, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Acquiring
Private-Equity Firms Are Reported Near Deal to Buy Athenahealth as Demand for HealthTech Rises
November 21, 2021

Two private equity firms are close to a deal to buy Athenahealth, a provider of cloud-based software that helps healthcare providers with patient communications, billing and patient records, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Regulation
Chamber of Commerce at War With FTC Over Merger Policy Vote
November 19, 2021

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has accused Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan of overstepping her agency’s authority. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Retail
Today in Retail: Farfetch CEO Talks Reinventing Luxury Retail; Commerce Gets More Social
November 19, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Farfetch CEO José Neves told analysts on a conference call that next year will be a critical moment for the company in its evolution beyond just a marketplace, while Meta is adding shopping capabilities to Facebook Groups. Also, Macy’s executives...

Security & Fraud
IRS Seizes $3.5B in Crypto in FY 2021
November 19, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seized $3.5 billion in cryptocurrencies during the fiscal year 2021, accounting for 93% of the assets seized during the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Study: Nearly Half of US Consumers Are Already Holiday Shopping
November 19, 2021

Santa has yet to ride down 34th Street in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the turkey has yet to be carved, but nearly 50% of consumers say they’ve already started making holiday gift purchases amid inventory shortages and rising prices. Get the Full Story...