Amazon and Walmart Battle to Become Retail’s Most Powerful Data Broker

Amazon and Walmart Battle to Become Retail’s Most Powerful Data Broker
Amazon and Walmart Battle to Become Retail’s Most Powerful Data Broker
June 18, 2026  |  Retail

For years, the rivalry between Amazon and Walmart was easy to understand. One company dominated eCommerce, the other dominated physical retail. Their competition revolved around...

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Kroger Sales Creep up 1% as Shoppers Grow More Selective
Kroger Sales Creep up 1% as Shoppers Grow More Selective
June 18, 2026  |  Earnings

Kroger’s revenues ticked up slightly last quarter as its shoppers felt increased financial strain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FedNow Cross-Border Plan Tests Real-Time Payments Infrastructure
FedNow Cross-Border Plan Tests Real-Time Payments Infrastructure
June 18, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

The Federal Reserve’s proposal to expand FedNow beyond its current domestic limitations arrives at a moment when demand for faster cross-border payments is colliding with...

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Deluxe Aims to Expand Payments Business With Celero Acquisition
Deluxe Aims to Expand Payments Business With Celero Acquisition
June 18, 2026  |  Processor Acquisition

Payments and data company Deluxe is set to acquire small business-focused payments solution firm Celero Commerce, according to a Thursday (June 18) press release. Get...

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FinTech Finds a New Category in AI’s Untracked Costs
FinTech Finds a New Category in AI’s Untracked Costs
June 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence agents spread across enterprise operations, spend management platforms are racing to fill a gap that traditional finance systems were never built to...

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Federal Agencies Propose Identity Verification Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
Federal Agencies Propose Identity Verification Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
June 18, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Five federal agencies are seeking public comment on a proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain a customer identification program. Get the Full...

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Aldi Makes $9 Billion Bid to Become Biggest US Grocer
Aldi Makes $9 Billion Bid to Become Biggest US Grocer
June 18, 2026  |  Retail

German grocer Aldi is launching a major expansion in the United States amid rising food prices, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18). Get the...

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Black-Box AI Forces CFOs to Write a New Audit Playbook
Black-Box AI Forces CFOs to Write a New Audit Playbook
June 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Innovations typically work best when they feel invisible to the end user. But for finance teams, innovations work best when they are explainable. Get the...

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Dream Raises $260 Million for Government-Focused AI Cybersecurity
Dream Raises $260 Million for Government-Focused AI Cybersecurity
June 18, 2026  |  Startups

Dream, an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company for governments, raised $260 million, according to a Thursday (June 18) LinkedIn post. Get the Full Story Complete...

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