Connected Economy

Connected Economy
US Taxpayers Backstopped Big Tech, VC Billions During SVB Collapse 
June 23, 2023

If money could’ve talked this spring, it would’ve been saying “goodbye.” 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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PYMNTS Data Shows Gen Z’s Embrace of Credit — When They Can Get It  
June 20, 2023

Credit remains a lifeline for Generation Z — if they’ve got access to it in the first place. 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...

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Twitter Developing Video App for Smart TVs
June 18, 2023

Twitter’s plans include a video app for smart TVs. 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 this form,...

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ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin
June 14, 2023

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
June 14, 2023

With the rise in digital ordering and other convenience-focused technologies in recent years, college students increasingly expect to be able to eat what they want, when they want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Finding The Digital Economy’s Product Market FIT
June 12, 2023

I was recently asked for my advice on a new B2B network aimed at solving a big problem for a segment of small business sellers. The network was built on the blockchain; the design was very clever, well-developed and thoughtful. The consensus from those asking...

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CE 100 Stock Index Up 0.9% as Vroom and eCommerce’s Temu Parent Firm Gain Ground
June 12, 2023

The third quarter winds its way into the last few weeks of its final month.   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,...

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TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm
June 11, 2023

TikTok celebrity family the D’Amelios are launching a management company aimed at fellow influencers. 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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Connected Economy Infrastructure Gets $6.7 Billion Boost from US Treasury
June 08, 2023

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