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Fintech Investments
Higher for Longer Means Tougher for Longer for FinTechs
September 24, 2023

The Federal Reserve said last week that higher interest rates could stick around. As The Wall Street reported Sunday (Sept. 24), this “higher for longer” strategy could spell bad news for FinTechs like PayPal, Affirm and Robinhood, all of whom have seen their stock fall since the Fed raised rates.  The report argues...

Retail
High-Fashion Gamers Don Dolce&Gabbana
September 23, 2023

Do gamers want luxury gaming gear? With the notion that gamers have a taste for the finer things in life, global gaming brand Razer partnered with Italian luxury fashion house Dolce&Gabbana to introduce their collaborative collection during the RazerCon 2023 event. Brought to the stage...

Delivery
FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
September 22, 2023

Wall Street’s focus on FedEx has been trained on cost cutting, and as we profiled here in the immediate wake of earnings, investors have cheered the efforts, pushing the shares higher. But the latest earnings results also show that, despite a series of sequential monthly improvements,...

Retail
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice and consider establishing their presence on the platform.  In fact, earlier this month, PYMNTS spoke with Sujatha Mamidibathula, TikTok’s small- to...

Regulation
Biden Administration Weighs Requiring Cloud Companies to Disclose Heavy Users, Citing AI Threats
September 22, 2023

The White House is reportedly considering the implementation of a new policy that would require cloud computing companies to disclose certain information about their customers to the U.S. government. The provision is part of an upcoming executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to enhance...

B2B Payments
Swipe2B Tops $2 Billion in B2B Supplier Payments in UAE
September 22, 2023

Dubai-based payment solutions provider Swipe2B has surpassed $2 billion in B2B supplier payments in the UAE. The company’s payment solution offers a range of benefits for buyers and suppliers alike, Swipe2B said in a Thursday (Sept. 21) press release. CEO and founder Amer Qavi developed a holistic solution that addresses...

IPO
What’s Next as Instacart and Arm Flirt With Busted IPO Status?
September 22, 2023

On Wall Street, a “busted” IPO is one that’s simply defined — the stock trades below the initial offer price. At this writing, two of the most recent market entrants tied to key trends in payments and commerce in general — touching on platforms and...

Retail
Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital
September 22, 2023

As Starbucks rethinks its store concepts with an eye towards the restaurant industry’s digital future, the coffeehouse chain is reportedly opening its first in-airport pickup-only location. The restaurant is opening a location in Houston Texas’s George Bush International Airport that exclusively accepts digital orders for...

Security & Fraud
AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
September 22, 2023

Singapore-based company Silent Eight, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing, reportedly aims to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2025.  The firm aspires to list on the Nasdaq in the...