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Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China

Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
January 18, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

More companies in the U.S. may be holding off on making investments in China as a result of Trump’s call for steep tariffs on the...

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Amazon Treasure Truck Patent Puts Expansion In Motion
Amazon Treasure Truck Patent Puts Expansion In Motion
January 18, 2017  |  Amazon

Though Amazon’s Treasure Truck has been roaming the streets of Seattle since it launched back in June 2015, the eCommerce giant’s new patent may significantly...

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UK eCommerce Sales Jumped 16% In 2016
UK eCommerce Sales Jumped 16% In 2016
January 18, 2017  |  eCommerce

Last year was a good one for online retail sales in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Online Used Goods Marketplace Letgo Raises $175M in Huge Venture Capital Round
Online Used Goods Marketplace Letgo Raises $175M in Huge Venture Capital Round
January 18, 2017  |  eCommerce

Letgo, the online used goods marketplace, secured $175 million in funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Dems Say CFPB Would Sue If Director Ousted By Trump
Dems Say CFPB Would Sue If Director Ousted By Trump
January 18, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

On Tuesday (Jan. 17) top Democrats announced plans to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau if President-elect Donald Trump moves forward with removing Richard Cordray...

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In Emerging Markets, What Comes First: The mPOS Or The Consumer?
In Emerging Markets, What Comes First: The mPOS Or The Consumer?
January 18, 2017  |  Matchmakers

MPOS solutions give merchants in emerging markets the chance to respond to a once-cash-centric customer’s changing digital payment preferences. Kunal Patel, global head of product...

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Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
January 13, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Fraudsters today are going big and going home — with lots of dough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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How Wellington’s 20 Percent Advantage Is Fueling Tech Growth
How Wellington’s 20 Percent Advantage Is Fueling Tech Growth
January 13, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Though small in size, Wellington, New Zealand has grown into quite a hub for successful tech-based startups and social enterprises. In this week’s Hacker Tracker,...

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