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Bitcoin Daily: Argentina's Crypto Exchanges See Record Growth In 2020; JD.com Sees 20,000 Digital Yuan Transactions In 24 Hours

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I’ve been with the exchange pretty much from the beginning, and I’ve never seen this kind of growth," said Chief Brand Officer Juan Mendez , according to CoinDesk. This is bigger than the 2017 spike on operations and on demand.". has surpassed 5,000 locations.

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Retail’s Voice-Assisted, Meatless Summer

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Perhaps the most unexpected development to emerge during this past summer of retail was the frenzy sparked by the introduction of meatless menu items by fast-food operators. The subscription commerce wars kept raging, and new operations and businesses entered the market or tweaked their models. New Subscription Push.

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Digital Lending’s $1.4T Travel Payments Plan

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The family trip to Disney World, the honeymoon to Hawaii, the 25-year anniversary spent in Paris — t he big trips people take aren’t just vacations or chances to see something new, but often mark the biggest events in people’s lives. However, seeing the world and making memories in unforgettable places are not inexpensive.

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Retailers Look To Digital Technologies After Beating The Street

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But mall owners and operators are occupied with a different focus: what to do with closing anchor tenants that once filled valuable space in their malls. While mall owners and operators face their share of challenges, Simon Property Group’s revenues clocked in at $1.4 Buoyed by strong consumer spending and its resilience in the U.S.

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Hawaii Car Insurance: How to Get the Cheapest Rates

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Hawaii is one of the cheaper states to have car insurance-the average rate being $1,589 a year. Though Hawaii has low rates, the right balance of coverage and price should still be met in order to protect your assets and minimize your premium. Average Car Insurance Rates in Hawaii. In most states, age is a major factor.

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Instagram Infomercials Have Their Roots In Vitamix Blenders

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Indeed, marketers have taken advantage of TV airwaves over the years, hawking all sorts of wacky items from the Hawaii Chair to the Popeil Automatic Pasta Maker. Well, for Barnard, his infomercials propelled his company to a multimillion dollar success that operates in 140 countries today.

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Walmart’s Been On A Buying Spree. Which Company Could It Acquire Next?

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Jet.com founder Marc Lore ascended to CEO of Walmart’s US e-commerce operations, and since joining has taken the company on an e-commerce/apparel acquisition spree. Attract higher-income customers by bringing in premium brands. Below, we look 11 startups that might be on Walmart’s radar, divided between: Brands.

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