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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Blasts Past $12,000
December 06, 2017

Another morning, another bitcoin record. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

Payment Methods
Marriott Expands Co-Branded Card Deals With Chase, Amex
December 06, 2017

Marriott International announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that it inked new agreements with JPMorgan Chase and American Express for its U.S.-issued, co-brand credit cards that are linked to its hotel loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Wearables
Fitbit Apps Now Includes Uber, TripAdvisor, Yelp
December 06, 2017

Fitbit, the maker of wearable fitness devices, announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that it has updated its Fitbit OS for the first time to include a smarter and more personalized experience for the Fitbit Ionic, its smartwatch. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

IPO
BarkBox’s Next Move: IPO Or Sale
December 06, 2017

The parent company of BarkBox, the subscription service for dog products, is gearing up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the next six months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Regulation
Credit Union Sues Over Mulvaney’s CFPB’s Appointment
December 06, 2017

In a soap opera that seems determined to get ever bubblier, the CFPB has now been sued by a federal credit union looking to stop Mick Mulvaney from being installed as the agency’s leader. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

South East Asia
Jack Ma To U.S. Firms: Quit Complaining About China
December 06, 2017

With China and the U.S. possibly rolling toward a trade conflict, Alibaba founder and chairman Jack Ma had a defense to offer of his native land and complaints that it makes the barriers to entry too high for outside companies. Get the Full Story Complete...

Payment Methods
Payments Testing One, Two, Three
December 06, 2017

Modern consumers have high expectations for technology. If something doesn’t work perfectly, they’re quick to grow frustrated and abandon it as junk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Pizza Hut Is Now Delivering Beer With Pizzas
December 05, 2017

Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Pizza Hut has begun testing beer delivery at its Arizona locations, according to Tuesday reports from CNBC. Wine delivery is slated for availability in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
For Merchants, As World Shrinks, Top Lines Can Get A Boost
December 05, 2017

Innumerable are the stories that say retail is dead. But scratch below the surface of the headlines, and the industry may not be moribund — but instead may be evolving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...