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Facebook Pushes for FTC Lawsuit Dismissal
Facebook Pushes for FTC Lawsuit Dismissal
October 04, 2021  |  Facebook

Facebook has filed a second motion to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit accusing the social media behemoth of monopolistic behavior, CNBC reported. Get...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Ghost Kitchens Consolidate; Restaurants Aim to Maintain Street Dining
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Ghost Kitchens Consolidate; Restaurants Aim to Maintain Street Dining
October 04, 2021  |  ResTech

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Kitchen United acquires ghost kitchen company Zuul, while consumers throw their support behind restaurant robotics. Plus, John Dillon,...

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Stablecoin Platform Arf and Tempo Launch New Payments Corridor
Stablecoin Platform Arf and Tempo Launch New Payments Corridor
October 04, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Global stablecoin treasury, working capital financing and cross-border settlement provider Arf has teamed up with European money service Tempo Payments to debut a payment corridor...

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Denny’s Eschews Gen Z Tunnel Vision to Focus on Cross-Generational Digital Appeal
Denny’s Eschews Gen Z Tunnel Vision to Focus on Cross-Generational Digital Appeal
October 04, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Before the pandemic, digital ordering was primarily a tool for early adopters and restaurant enthusiasts. Now, following the turn to off-premise ordering prompted by COVID-19...

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In Brazil, Bitcoin Acceptance Comes With More Regulation
In Brazil, Bitcoin Acceptance Comes With More Regulation
October 04, 2021  |  Payment Methods

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Hollywood’s Behind-the-Scenes Workers OK Strike Over Streaming Pay, Hours
Hollywood’s Behind-the-Scenes Workers OK Strike Over Streaming Pay, Hours
October 04, 2021  |  Economy

The union representing the professionals working behind the scenes in Hollywood — set builders, costume designers, video engineers and others — authorized a strike following...

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QNB, Ripple Partner on Cross-Border Payments
QNB, Ripple Partner on Cross-Border Payments
October 04, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has unveiled its global cross-border payment strategy, which is happening through a partnership with the blockchain solutions provider Ripple. Get the...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Gets Cashless Gaming
Resorts World Las Vegas Gets Cashless Gaming
October 04, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Sightline Payments and Konami Gaming are teaming up to bring cashless gaming solutions to Resorts World Las Vegas via Sightline’s Play+ digital payments technology and...

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76% of Healthcare Firms Willing to Innovate Accounts Receivable for Cost Savings 
76% of Healthcare Firms Willing to Innovate Accounts Receivable for Cost Savings 
October 04, 2021  |  Healthcare

When hospitals and clinics seek payment for services rendered, their interactions with claims processors and insurance companies generally include exchanging information, following up on payment...

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