data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Clarity Pursues $50 Million Via ICO For SMB Data Platform
Clarity Pursues $50 Million Via ICO For SMB Data Platform
June 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Clarity, a startup that offers small businesses (SMBs) a way to manage their data, announced plans for a token sale before its official launch. Reports...

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Blockchain Startup’s $4 Billion ICO Outshined By AltFin Funding
Blockchain Startup’s $4 Billion ICO Outshined By AltFin Funding
June 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

There is a clear pattern in B2B FinTech investment. Recent years saw a surge in funding for alternative finance players, as a gap in access...

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Chargehound: Getting Merchants Up To Speed With Chargeback Data
Chargehound: Getting Merchants Up To Speed With Chargeback Data
June 06, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

When a merchant receives a chargeback, chances are that the transaction in question took place weeks or even months ago, meaning the revenue was already...

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Deep Dive: The UK’s Open Banking Experiment
Deep Dive: The UK’s Open Banking Experiment
June 01, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

The U.K.’s open banking initiatives have been in place since January, intended to encourage greater competition in the financial services space by making it easier...

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Internet Stunt Artist Lists His Facebook Data On eBay
Internet Stunt Artist Lists His Facebook Data On eBay
May 30, 2018  |  Data

If someone is going to profit off consumers’ Facebook data, it might as well be the consumer, right? That was Oli Frost’s thinking, which is...

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GDPR Becomes Reality, Consumer Data Becomes Global
GDPR Becomes Reality, Consumer Data Becomes Global
May 28, 2018  |  Data

It was a long time coming, but it’s here. As the world knows by now, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on...

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Business Owners Turn To Personal Credit Cards
Business Owners Turn To Personal Credit Cards
May 25, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The wallets of small business (SMB) owners are bulging with plastic, thanks in large part to the difficulty of securing funding, which leads to those...

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Waze: Data Can Drive A Low-Stress Memorial Day For Travelers
Waze: Data Can Drive A Low-Stress Memorial Day For Travelers
May 25, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day inspires many Americans to spend time with friends and family – and the extra day added to...

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Digital Bespoke Platforms Can Provide Brands With Valuable Data
Digital Bespoke Platforms Can Provide Brands With Valuable Data
May 22, 2018  |  Retail

Consumers might need a pair of dress shoes for work or a wedding, but they’re sometimes faced with a dilemma: How can they buy a...

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