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DataScience Puts The Data (And Science) Into Data Science
DataScience Puts The Data (And Science) Into Data Science
September 13, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

DataScience is, literally, the name in data science. The Los Angeles-based startup that was founded in 2014 uses algorithms and computer science to provide data-driven...

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Walmart Is Grabbing Market Share
Walmart Is Grabbing Market Share
September 13, 2016  |  Retail

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, buoyed by the pending acquisition of eCommerce site Jet.com, is expected to further distance itself from discount and bargain retailers...

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For B2B Payments, Discounting, Dynamically
For B2B Payments, Discounting, Dynamically
September 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Viewpost has unveiled the latest update to its early payment feature, which helps SMBs manage cash flow with early payments and discounting — benefiting both...

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Messenger Chatbots Are Now Payments-Enabled
Messenger Chatbots Are Now Payments-Enabled
September 13, 2016  |  Social Commerce

Facebook Messenger is officially accepting payments. The social media platform announced that its chatbot service is now commerce-enabled. At the TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016 event...

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Alipay To Start Charging A Withdrawal Fee
Alipay To Start Charging A Withdrawal Fee
September 13, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Alipay, a mobile payment company in China, said on Monday (Sept. 12) that it will beginning charging a withdrawal fee due to rising costs. According...

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Apple To Face Opposition From Seoul Firms Over Closed NFC
Apple To Face Opposition From Seoul Firms Over Closed NFC
September 13, 2016  |  Apple

Apple is about to face opposition from a group of Seoul-based financial technology firms that are gearing up to file a complaint with the Korean...

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Venmo Ups The Ante On Zelle
Venmo Ups The Ante On Zelle
September 13, 2016  |  Payment Methods

In the latest salvo by payments app Venmo, lobbed towards the big banks, the firm is debuting what Reuters terms a “major promotional campaign,” its first, gunning for...

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ING Enables Customers To Make Payments On Social Media
ING Enables Customers To Make Payments On Social Media
September 13, 2016  |  Social Commerce

ING is gearing up to overhaul social media websites, transforming them into ways to make payments. According to a press release, ING said it will...

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