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Coca-Cola Serves Up Contactless ‘Pour By Phone’ Feature
Coca-Cola Serves Up Contactless ‘Pour By Phone’ Feature
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

Contactless payments have been available since the mid-1990s, but the coronavirus has put the technology in the forefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips 16 Pct In China
Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips...
July 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the OCC says bank regulation waivers will not continue indefinitely, and smartphone sales have dropped 16 percent in China. Plus, 80...

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Casinos’ — And Disney Parks’ — Digital 3.0 Shift
Casinos’ — And Disney Parks’ — Digital 3.0 Shift
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

A somewhat rocky reopening is afoot in America as businesses try to meld governmental mandates with the realities of foot traffic to forge new models...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Aerosmith Ticket Holders Offered Carry Over, Reimbursement Options
Coronavirus Refunds: Aerosmith Ticket Holders Offered Carry Over, Reimbursement Options
July 13, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking refunds on things they have already paid for but may...

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Retailer New York & Company Declares Bankruptcy
Retailer New York & Company Declares Bankruptcy
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

The corporate parent of New York & Company has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection in the latest in a growing lineup of big-name retailers...

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Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
July 13, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England (BoE) continues to send bullish signals about the potential for bank-backed digital currency, but anyone hoping for a quick launch is...

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Temasek, MAS Issue Suggestions For Global Blockchain Financial Transactions
Temasek, MAS Issue Suggestions For Global Blockchain Financial Transactions
July 13, 2020  |  Blockchain

Singaporean government-owned investment house Temasek and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have wrapped up the final phase of describing a framework for using blockchain...

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Merrill Lynch Under Investigation By NH Securities Regulators
Merrill Lynch Under Investigation By NH Securities Regulators
July 13, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Securities regulators in New Hampshire are investigating claims by former Gov. Craig Benson that he lost $100 million because Merrill Lynch churned customer accounts to...

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Retailers Hit With Sticker Shock Amid Mass Liquidation Sales
Retailers Hit With Sticker Shock Amid Mass Liquidation Sales
July 13, 2020  |  Retail

Reeling from the impact of the coronavirus, department store chains and other retailers are scrambling to offload mountains of now-unwanted clothing and other products. Get...

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