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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...

Retail
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...

B2B Payments
Payroll Cards Get A Jump-Start On Faster Payments
March 30, 2018

When it comes to faster payments, B2B payments aren’t necessarily chomping at the bit for the capability. According to NACHA statistics on Same Day ACH, nearly 2 million debits were made in just the first 11 days of service, accounting for a combined $1.5 billion...

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US B2B Startups Dominate $337 Million Worth Of Funding
March 30, 2018

Combined, more than $337 million in funding will fuel growth for an array of B2B startups that revealed their latest funding rounds this week. U.S.-based startups dominated, with investors focusing on cybersecurity solutions and on startups that aim to streamline back-office functions. PYMNTS breaks down...