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Rand Paul Wonders if Crypto Will Become World Reserve Currency

Rand Paul Wonders if Crypto Will Become World Reserve Currency
Rand Paul Wonders if Crypto Will Become World Reserve Currency
October 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Senator Rand Paul is wondering whether cryptocurrency could dethrone the dollar as the world’s reserve currency as it continues to grow in popularity. Get the...

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Next-Gen Food Carts Gear up to Take Over City Streets
Next-Gen Food Carts Gear up to Take Over City Streets
October 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the rise in off-premise digital ordering, restaurants and coffee shops are rethinking their formats. Brands are experimenting with ghost kitchens, robotic kiosks, physical locations...

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Bakkt Stock Nears $25 Per Share After Mastercard Crypto Team-Up
Bakkt Stock Nears $25 Per Share After Mastercard Crypto Team-Up
October 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset platform Bakkt saw its stock jump significantly Monday (Oct. 25) in the wake of its collaboration with Mastercard that gives cryptocurrency access to...

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Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
October 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Consumers increasingly expect simple, convenient ways to get their food needs met, but most are not willing to bear the cost of on-demand restaurant delivery...

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New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
October 25, 2021  |  Retail

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Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
October 25, 2021  |  Walmart

People who sign up for Walmart+ on Monday (Oct. 25) will get $9.95 cash-back that can be used to offset the customer’s next online order,...

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43% of US Adults Interested In BNPL for ‘Big Ticket’ Travel, Home Repair, Medical Purchases
43% of US Adults Interested In BNPL for ‘Big Ticket’ Travel, Home Repair, Medical Purchases
October 25, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are gaining the interest of consumers — but more importantly, the payment option is finding widespread use. Get the...

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Sezzle, Bread Partner on Loan Program
Sezzle, Bread Partner on Loan Program
October 25, 2021  |  Loans

The payments company Alliance Data Systems has formed a partnership with the buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Sezzle, with Alliance offering its installment loan...

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WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
October 25, 2021  |  Authentication

WhatsApp users might soon have to verify their identities to make payments on the platform, according to an XDA report Monday (Oct. 25) pointing to...

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