Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

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Italy’s Late B2B Payments Surge 80 Percent

Italy’s Late B2B Payments Surge 80 Percent
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April 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted B2B supplier payment practices as more companies struggle to manage cash flow with shuttered stores and disrupted supply chains....

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Hospitals Face Financial Hardship As COVID-19 Continues To Surge
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April 27, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Hospitals on the front lines of treating the coronavirus pandemic are projecting staggering losses, some as high as $50 billion a month, according to an...

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April 27, 2020  |  Coronavirus

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April 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

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Figure’s Mike Cagney: Stimulus Snafus Show It’s Time For Digital Dollars – And Blockchain
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April 27, 2020  |  Blockchain

Nothing brings money to top of mind like tax season — and tax refunds and stimulus payments, doled out in the wake of a pandemic...

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April 27, 2020  |  Retail

Given the massive and in many cases seismic shifts in the retail landscape because of the coronavirus pandemic, it shouldn’t come as much of a...

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April 27, 2020  |  SMBs

When the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) debuted earlier this month, it was heralded by some observers as a lifeline for small businesses that power Main...

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Bitcoin Daily: DOJ Seizes COVID-19 Fraud Website As Owner Asks For Bitcoin; NYC Hospitals Use Blockchain For Supplies
Bitcoin Daily: DOJ Seizes COVID-19 Fraud Website As Owner Asks For Bitcoin; NYC Hospitals Use...
April 27, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The owner of a site that wanted to sell fake coronavirus cures and accept payment in bitcoin has been seized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

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WH Economic Adviser Hassett Expects US Jobless Rate To Climb To 16 Pct
WH Economic Adviser Hassett Expects US Jobless Rate To Climb To 16 Pct
April 26, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy could face a historic shock amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a possible 16 percent unemployment rate, hitting levels aligned with the Great...

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