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Goldman-Backed Construction FinTech Rabbet Raises $8M

Goldman-Backed Construction FinTech Rabbet Raises $8M
Goldman-Backed Construction FinTech Rabbet Raises $8M
February 20, 2019  |  Investments

Rabbet, an intelligent construction finance platform, announced Wednesday (Feb. 20) it has raised $8 million in Series A funding. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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New Jersey Getting Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
New Jersey Getting Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
February 20, 2019  |  Legal

New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy and state Democratic legislative leaders have forged an agreement that could result in the state legalizing recreational marijuana use...

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Adyen Launches Direct-To-Merchant Payment Service
Adyen Launches Direct-To-Merchant Payment Service
February 20, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Adyen, the payments platform, announced Wednesday (Feb. 20) it has launched a new payment service that is powered by open banking. Get the Full Story...

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Tencent Touts Aggressive Investment Plans
Tencent Touts Aggressive Investment Plans
February 20, 2019  |  Investments

Go big or go home — that could describe Tencent’s aggressive investment philosophy, one whose pace will not ease, according to Martin Lau, president of...

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PayPal’s Schulman: Digital Payments To Be $100T Market
PayPal’s Schulman: Digital Payments To Be $100T Market
February 20, 2019  |  Digital Payments

There are markets, and there are $100 trillion markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
February 20, 2019  |  Today In Data

Banks, financial institutions (FIs) and other firms are grappling with a flood of application fraud and identity theft. In other news, customers see self-service kiosks and online...

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How Merchants Are Fueling Consumers’ Need For Speed (And Convenience) Via Mobile
How Merchants Are Fueling Consumers’ Need For Speed (And Convenience) Via Mobile
February 20, 2019  |  Retail

For many consumers, smartphones aren’t only a way to catch up on emails or news: They are also a way to discover and shop for...

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When Conversational AI Meets The QSR Drive-Thru
When Conversational AI Meets The QSR Drive-Thru
February 20, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs develop new tools after they find that existing technology doesn’t meet the needs of a specific market: Valyant AI CEO and Founder Rob...

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How Cannabidiol Products Are Infusing Luxury Retail
How Cannabidiol Products Are Infusing Luxury Retail
February 20, 2019  |  Retail

The legal cannabis industry is large as of the start of 2019 – and, according to most experts, it’s on track to get even larger....

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