Connected Economy

Connected Economy
How the World Does Digital: Government-Led Program Gives Netherlands a Digital Boost
July 17, 2024

Famed for its vibrant tulips and ubiquitous bicycles, the Netherlands is proving innovation isn’t limited to pedal power. This nation, boasting the world’s largest flower export industry and more bicycles than people, is now pedaling toward digital transformation. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
July 16, 2024

There’s no shortage of images that come to mind when the subject is Australia. Most of them are outdoors, like the vast outback and iconic Table Mountain, any number of unique forms of wildlife and the world’s largest marine ecosystem in the Great Barrier Reef....

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Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut Partner on Embedded Services for Super Apps
July 15, 2024

Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut have unveiled a collaboration on embedded services for super apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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What We’ve Learned Tracking the 100 Connected Economy Leaders Since 2022
July 15, 2024

The Connected Economy (CE) 100 Stock Index was launched in February 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Visa and Wirex Partner on Digital Currency Use in Europe, UK
July 15, 2024

 Visa has teamed with WireX to promote the use of digital currencies in Europe and the UK. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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CE 100 Index Gains 1.3% as Big Banks Post Earnings
July 15, 2024

Earnings season is in full swing, as big banks – specifically, JPMorgan and Citigroup – helped sway the fortunes of the CE 100 Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
July 15, 2024

Driven by widespread access to high-speed broadband and advanced mobile networks, the U.K. boasts a population deeply engaged with the digital world. From video streaming taking the top spot to online banking, mobile gaming, messaging and social media following closely behind, the U.K. thrives in...

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Winning Top Of Wallet: How Financial Institutions Compete in the Embedded Finance Era
July 12, 2024

Past performance doesn’t always guarantee future results, but it can inform them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...