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Are You Smarter Than The Average American?

Are You Smarter Than The Average American?
Are You Smarter Than The Average American?
June 17, 2017  |  Consumer Insights

Americans are a very intelligent people — just ask them. A study by YouGov revealed news that 55 percent of Americans think they are smarter than...

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The Buyers: Studying Chinese Consumers’ Online Interactions
The Buyers: Studying Chinese Consumers’ Online Interactions
June 16, 2017  |  Retail

There’s no doubt that digital affects people’s everyday lives around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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In Payments, Closed and Open, Global and Local
In Payments, Closed and Open, Global and Local
June 16, 2017  |  Payment Methods

One month into his new gig as CEO of AEVI, Nelson Holzner tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that technology — strengthening the ever-evolving bond between merchants...

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How Sprint Got A 17-Year Head Start On The IoT
How Sprint Got A 17-Year Head Start On The IoT
June 16, 2017  |  Internet of Things

While the Internet of Things (IoT) is often talked up as the future — as the PYMNTS/Visa How We Will Pay study demonstrates — that misses a huge point. Get...

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The IoT Sizzle, Wells Fargo Fizzles (Again) And Bitcoin — Does Some Of Both
The IoT Sizzle, Wells Fargo Fizzles (Again) And Bitcoin — Does Some Of Both
June 16, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

The IoT continued its 0-6000 march this week, while Wells Fargo found yet another way to draw a class action law suit. And bitcoin was...

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NEW REPORT: How Airbnb Does Payments
NEW REPORT: How Airbnb Does Payments
June 16, 2017  |  Platform Payments

It can be a long road from startup to unicorn, with more than a few speed bumps on the way. But when the road to...

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How Visa Thinks About B2B Payments Innovation
How Visa Thinks About B2B Payments Innovation
June 15, 2017  |  VISA

There’s no disputing that the pace of innovation in consumer payments over the last several years has been quick and its reach broad. There’s been...

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Shattering Merchants’ Information Silos In The Fight Against Fraud
Shattering Merchants’ Information Silos In The Fight Against Fraud
June 15, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Fraudsters are tricky, and fraudsters are fast. But for merchants, the fraud management battle is a winnable one. Companies have an arsenal of data-rich weapons....

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