Fourth of July

A Bitcoin Declaration of Financial Independence
A Bitcoin Declaration of Financial Independence
July 04, 2022  |  Bitcoin

On America’s Independence Day, it’s worth looking back at bitcoin’s history, because both origin stories share a basic impulse: freedom from a system that controls...

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The County Fair Makes A Comeback
The County Fair Makes A Comeback
July 05, 2021  |  Economy

Though the technical start of summer begins in late June, for many Americans the official start of the hot season kicks off with the Fourth...

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The Great (Muted) Fourth Of July Holiday Trek
The Great (Muted) Fourth Of July Holiday Trek
July 03, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Not planes. Not trains. Automobiles. The question becomes: What happens once we get where we are wheeling — amid the great summer trek of 2020?...

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Why The Louisiana Purchase Was The Greatest Fourth Of July Sale Ever
Why The Louisiana Purchase Was The Greatest Fourth Of July Sale Ever
July 04, 2019  |  Retail

The Fourth of July is not a shopping holiday, per se — not to say the U.S. will not spend a fair amount of money...

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The Weird And Wild World Of Fireworks Retail
The Weird And Wild World Of Fireworks Retail
July 03, 2019  |  Retail

With the Fourth of July imminent, some items are somewhat taken for granted as critical to the enjoyment of the holiday. Things to put on the...

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Firecracker Research Informs Payments Decision Makers
Firecracker Research Informs Payments Decision Makers
July 04, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Languid hot holiday day? Day off from work? Time to get thinking -- about payments, financial services and innovation, and getting a leg up on the...

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Snap, Crackle, Pop! Fourth Of July Retail Trends
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Fourth Of July Retail Trends
July 04, 2017  |  Retail

As the fireworks pop, the barbecue goes onto the grill and sweet tea is poured, the retail industry is heading into one of its largest...

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