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Taxi-Hailing Firm Gett Eyes 2019 IPO

Taxi-Hailing Firm Gett Eyes 2019 IPO
Taxi-Hailing Firm Gett Eyes 2019 IPO
March 18, 2019  |  IPO

Gett, a ride-hailing company that works with taxis, is planning an initial public offering later this year, The Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story...

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OECD Report: Rise In Counterfeit Goods Harms Global Economy
OECD Report: Rise In Counterfeit Goods Harms Global Economy
March 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A new study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that trading in pirated and counterfeit goods has risen significantly, according to...

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Worldline Enables Apple Pay Support In Germany; Khalti Rolls Out eTicketing Feature
Worldline Enables Apple Pay Support In Germany; Khalti Rolls Out eTicketing Feature
March 18, 2019  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Wordline’s support of Google Pay and Apple Pay through its...

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Citi Cancels Plans For Cryptocurrency
Citi Cancels Plans For Cryptocurrency
March 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan Chase isn’t the only bank that has been working on a cryptocurrency. Citigroup was as well, but ultimately decided to scrap it instead of bringing...

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Supremes Take On ID Fraud, Undocumented Immigrants
Supremes Take On ID Fraud, Undocumented Immigrants
March 18, 2019  |  Legal

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over states’ ability to prosecute illegal immigrants for identity theft if they use someone else’s Social Security...

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Visa Rolls Out Promotions As Sponsor Of Hudson Yards
Visa Rolls Out Promotions As Sponsor Of Hudson Yards
March 18, 2019  |  Retail

As the official payment technology partner for Hudson Yards, New York City’s newest neighborhood offering shopping and entertainment options, Visa is offering exclusive discounts and deals...

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Amazon Lets Businesses Choose Delivery Day
Amazon Lets Businesses Choose Delivery Day
March 18, 2019  |  Delivery

The eCommerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Day for Business, a new delivery service that enables members to choose a recurring day...

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Refill Startups Go Green With Sustainable Packaging
Refill Startups Go Green With Sustainable Packaging
March 18, 2019  |  Retail

When cleancult Co-Founder Ryan Lupberger looked at other brands of cleaning products, he noted that the same problems always appeared to arise even with better-for-the-world...

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How Digital Verification Creates Seamless Experiences For Shoppers
How Digital Verification Creates Seamless Experiences For Shoppers
March 18, 2019  |  Retail

In the digital age of subscription boxes and rideshares, consumers expect seamless experiences, whether they are ordering clothes for their wardrobes or hailing rides to...

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