Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: FTX, Visa Team to Launch Debit Cards
October 07, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Visa joins forces with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX to launch debit cards in 40 new countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Keeping up With the Connected Joneses
October 07, 2022

Another day. Another dollar. Another item in your Amazon cart to avoid a trek to your local big box store. Another voice command to “Dim the lights” or “play ‘Bling Empire’ on Netflix” when the day is done. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Turns to Robotics for Omnichannel Fulfillment
October 06, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart acquires robotics automation firm Alert Innovation as it looks to refine its omnichannel fulfillment operations. Plus, Uber Co-Founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick backs a lobbying group that is going after restaurant aggregators, while Balance and Mirakl team up to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
October 05, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart announced it is getting into the concert business by hosting a music festival inside its new metaverse space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. 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...

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Musk’s Super App Ambitions Face Uphill Battle
October 05, 2022

In the bid to build a super app, just because you can — or think you can — doesn’t mean you should. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub Expands Offerings With Gopuff
October 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, delivery company Grubhub forms a partnership with Gopuff, allowing it to offer more products and giving Gopuff a larger audience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Panera, Amex Partner on Cardholder Loyalty Play
October 04, 2022

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Africa’s Growing Gamer Scene Embraces Web3 Possibilities
October 04, 2022

Around the world, gaming communities have been at the vanguard of the current Web3 boom and have been instrumental in shaping the social dimensions of new decentralized technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...