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Square And Circle Merge To Become Hexagon
April 01, 2018

To offer customers more ways to buy and sell cryptocurrency, Square and Circle are merging. The new company will be known as Hexagon as of Sunday (April 1), the companies said in a joint statement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Toys R Us Embraces Blockchain To Save Company
April 01, 2018

They did it for the children. Amid plans and proceedings underway for liquidation, Toys R Us found a silver bullet in its quest for salvation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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PYMNTS Eyes ICO, Surrendering To Trends And Temptation
April 01, 2018

From observer to participant.  From (digital) ink-stained wretches to newfound riches. PYMNTS is jumping on the initial coin offering (ICO) bandwagon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Alexa For President 2020: An Echo In Every Kitchen And A Connected Car In Every...
April 01, 2018

As dawn broke over this Easter morning – and children nationwide were donning their Easter finery and preparing for Easter egg hunts in backyards and church picnics, a buzz of questions were circulating around Washington D.C. – all stemming from one question that Amazon’s Alexa...

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Amazon Announces HQ2 – On Mars
April 01, 2018

In a move that devastated, and perplexed, local officials nationwide, Amazon announced the forthcoming home of its second headquarters. 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...

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Equifax Hosts Easter Egg Hunt For Missing Data
April 01, 2018

Credit-reporting agency Equifax announced a family-friendly initiative to recover data of 147.9 million Americans following the largest personal data breach in history. Equifax is inviting those 147.9 million to join a nationwide Easter Egg Hunt as part of its data-recovery effort. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Monopoly Goes Cashless, Now Accepts Apple Pay
April 01, 2018

In an effort to introduce digital payment options for Monopoly players, Hasbro has added Apple Pay to its latest version of its popular board game. Players will be able to use their mobile wallets in the game’s latest iteration, which has been dubbed iMonopoly, Hasbro...

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Macy’s Continues Testing Of Lockers
March 30, 2018

While lockers are often associated with Amazon and Whole Foods, Macy’s has been using lockers for a buy-online-pickup-in-store program. The retailer is continuing to test the lockers through an installation at a New Jersey store per a tweet from a Fortune writer, industry news source Chain Store...

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How Hershey’s Reached Consumers In Grocery Stores With Mobile Ads
March 30, 2018

Jerky isn’t just a generic product available on the shelf of the local gas station or convenience store for hungry travelers. It has evolved into a lean, protein-filled snack for active, health-conscious consumers and athletes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...