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Bitcoin Losses Spotlight Bear Case For Cryptos

Bitcoin Losses Spotlight Bear Case For Cryptos
Bitcoin Losses Spotlight Bear Case For Cryptos
November 26, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A more than 30 percent drop in bitcoin prices last week ranks up there in terms of worst-ever one-week declines. There are signs, though, that the...

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Could The Future Of Fighting Fraud On The ‘Dark Web’ Actually Be Bright?
Could The Future Of Fighting Fraud On The ‘Dark Web’ Actually Be Bright?
November 23, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Keeping yourself protected from criminals can often seem a daunting task. Even the most eagled-eyed person — for instance, a veteran tourist in a crowded plaza...

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Instagram Talks New Shopping Features And Why It Doesn’t Have A Buy Button
Instagram Talks New Shopping Features And Why It Doesn’t Have A Buy Button
November 23, 2018  |  Mobile

Location, location, location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Layaway’s Visible Resurrection
Layaway’s Visible Resurrection
November 23, 2018  |  Retail

Layaway — the system where a merchant holds an item aside for a consumer, usually for a small fee and a deposit, until the consumer...

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Cuscal On Digital Banking Done Down Under
Cuscal On Digital Banking Done Down Under
November 23, 2018  |  Digital Banking

In Australia, time for a purely digital bank? Cuscal is putting tech and funding behind 86 400, a bank done in bits and bytes, that...

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As March Looms, Brexit Impact On Financial World Still Uncertain
As March Looms, Brexit Impact On Financial World Still Uncertain
November 22, 2018  |  Brexit

Brexit is still being hammered out. Much remains to be done, and amid political wrangling, the future of what financial services will look like after...

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Is India’s ATM Disappearing Act A Digital Payments Boon?
Is India’s ATM Disappearing Act A Digital Payments Boon?
November 22, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Half of India’s ATMs may be shuttered in the next few months amid high compliance costs. Will that open the door even wider for digital...

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Alexa’s Global Ambitions
Alexa’s Global Ambitions
November 22, 2018  |  Amazon

When Amazon announced Alexa’s first big global push last year, some were left scratching their heads about the rollout, and how well suited Amazon’s voice-activated...

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PODCAST: Why Fraudsters Are So Ready To Feast On Marketplaces This Holiday Season
PODCAST: Why Fraudsters Are So Ready To Feast On Marketplaces This Holiday Season
November 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Experts are predicting big things for the 2018 holiday shopping rush. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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