Amex Lets Business Customers Create Virtual Cards with Extend
Amex Lets Business Customers Create Virtual Cards with Extend
September 22, 2021  |  Credit Cards

American Express is working with virtual card FinTech Extend to let its business customers create their own virtual cards, the companies announced in a Wednesday...

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Data Brief: 104M Consumers Have Digital Cards in Hand
Data Brief: 104M Consumers Have Digital Cards in Hand
September 22, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In-app payments, the great digital shift and the pivot to doing everything online are driving the adoption of digital cards for everyday spending. Get the...

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Albertsons Takes Page from Walmart’s Book with Shoppable Video Content
Albertsons Takes Page from Walmart’s Book with Shoppable Video Content
September 22, 2021  |  Retail

Albertsons Companies, the third-largest grocer in the United States, is getting into contextual commerce. In a joint news release with “shopper-tainment” platform Firework, the grocer announced Wednesday (Sept. 22) that it is launching shoppable videos and livestreams....

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Content Creator Economy Gets a Boost as Monetization Platforms Grow, Add Services
Content Creator Economy Gets a Boost as Monetization Platforms Grow, Add Services
September 22, 2021  |  Streaming

As social media platforms hold their trajectory as an evolutionary step in where and how people find and consume entertainment, the growing universe of independent content creators — podcasters, game makers, video artists and more...

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Alchemy Integrates Chainlink for Enhanced DEX Trading, DeFi Borrowing
Alchemy Integrates Chainlink for Enhanced DEX Trading, DeFi Borrowing
September 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Alchemy Pay is integrating Chainlink data feeds to give its users the ability to buy cryptocurrency on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) as well as get loans...

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Robinhood Crypto Wallets Due Next Month
Robinhood Crypto Wallets Due Next Month
September 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Two days after reports emerged that Robinhood was testing a new crypto wallet, the company made it official: Crypto wallets will begin rolling out next...

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Plastiq Names Ex Amex OPEN Business Chief as President
Plastiq Names Ex Amex OPEN Business Chief as President
September 22, 2021  |  Personnel

Payment platform Plastiq announced on Wednesday (Sept. 22) that it has selected a former American Express president to serve as its new president and board...

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Entrust Inks Deal To Buy Card Issuance Firm Antelop Solutions
Entrust Inks Deal To Buy Card Issuance Firm Antelop Solutions
September 22, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Secure payments and data protection company Entrust announced in a Wednesday (Sept. 22) press release the acquisition of Paris-based FinTech company Antelop Solutions. The deal...

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TrueLayer Joins ‘Unicorn Club’ as Fresh Funding Chases Open Banking Opps in Europe
TrueLayer Joins ‘Unicorn Club’ as Fresh Funding Chases Open Banking Opps in Europe
September 22, 2021  |  Investments

Global open banking platform TrueLayer joined the unicorn club this week, as its new $1 billion valuation points to both the opportunity and enthusiasm surrounding...

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