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FTC Puts The Smackdown On Fake Online Reviews

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One cannot have the good without the bad, and that holds especially true, it seems, with online product reviews — a vital, useful part of eCommerce that is reviled by consumers, marketplace sellers and merchants alike. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which was pretty busy this week on issues related to digital commerce and payments.

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Stripe Teardown: How The $35B Payments Company Plans To Supercharge Online Retail

CB Insights

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

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How to Cash in U.S. Savings Bonds and Report Taxes on Interest Earned

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That is, it can feel like a windfall of cash – until, that is, you realize you need to report taxes on the interest earned. Still, while the tax part may not be loads of fun, it’s always nice to end up with some unexpected cash. savings bonds that were issued on paper or electronically, and how to report it on your taxes.

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Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies

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Online reviews company Yelp is saying Google broke its promise to stop using content from third-party websites without their permission. 2012 not to use third-party content such as images and reviews from parties that opted out, a practice known as “scraping.” Yelp Raises Alarm. Google agreed in Dec. Google agreed in Dec.

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Retailers Find New Innovation Fuel Against Amazon

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Imran Khan, who spent three years at Snap as chief strategy officer, has created a new retail company, Verishop , which aims to “bring joy back to online shopping, and do it at scale with the ease of online purchasing and fast delivery we’ve all come to expect.” High-End Retail. The challenge, of course, is significant.

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3 top tech trends for public accountants to watch in 2017

Abrigo

Other blockchain potential uses outlined have included authentication of transactions, tracking ownership of assets, and development of “smart contracts,” or computer programs that could pay an invoice after confirming that delivered goods have been received as promised and confirming that sufficient funds are available for payment.

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The Final CFPB Prepaid Card Rule Is Here (Expect Controversy)

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The use of prepaid cards has exploded over the last decade or so — in 2003 consumers put less than $1 billion on prepaid cards annually, but by 2012 that figure had grown to $65 billion and by 2018 that figure is projected to reach as much as $121 billion. s Square Cash and Dwolla’s payment tool will also fall under the new rules.

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