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Crypto Advocates Say Libra Gives Bitcoin A Boost
Crypto Advocates Say Libra Gives Bitcoin A Boost
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

For bitcoin — and for cryptocurrency brethren — a stretch of calm before the storm? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Razorpay Notches $75M In Series C Round
Razorpay Notches $75M In Series C Round
June 18, 2019  |  Investments

In a Series C round led by Sequoia India and Ribbit Capital, online payments firm Razorpay has notched $75 million in funding. Y Combinator’s Continuity...

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Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push
Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push
June 18, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To strengthen its eSports efforts, Amazon-owned streaming video site Twitch has acquired Bebo. The two platforms are said to work on growing the eSports business...

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Making Everyday Function Luxurious
Making Everyday Function Luxurious
June 18, 2019  |  Retail

How many handbags the average woman owns is a matter of some debate. On the low end the estimates are around five, and upper-end estimate...

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Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash
Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash
June 18, 2019  |  Retail

Pet retail is having a moment, with innovation and other efforts helping merchants better reach owners of dogs, cats and other household animals. The new...

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eCommerce Box Companies Aim To Enhance Hotel Stays
eCommerce Box Companies Aim To Enhance Hotel Stays
June 18, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies to solve a problem they have experienced in their own lives: GuestBox Founder and CEO Shuchi Vyas, for...

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How To Build High Performance Via Digital — and Humans
How To Build High Performance Via Digital — and Humans
June 18, 2019  |  Today In Data

Fraud is a two-headed beast, but the beast can be defeated as more consumers flock to marketplaces and other eCommerce destinations. Meanwhile, there are fresh...

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Lululemon Introduces Personal Care Line
Lululemon Introduces Personal Care Line
June 18, 2019  |  Retail

As it moves into new categories for growth, athletic apparel company Lululemon has started to sell products for personal care through eCommerce and in 50...

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Volvo Teams With NVIDIA For Autonomous Tech
Volvo Teams With NVIDIA For Autonomous Tech
June 18, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

To create artificial intelligence (AI) for autonomous trucks, Sweden’s AB Volvo is teaming with NVIDIA. The tie-up will make a scalable and flexible system for...

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