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B2B Payments
7 in 10 Microbusinesses Cite Link Between Instant Payouts and Loyalty
December 31, 2021

As businesses have turned to online channels during the pandemic, swift digital disbursements have become increasingly important. Companies, particularly small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), are constantly on the hunt for financial tools that can help them keep their cash flowing.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Ether Might See Big Gains; ETF Investors Not Deterred by Bitcoin Volatility
December 31, 2021

Cryptocurrency investors have said it’s worthwhile to keep an eye on ether, with that coin performing better than the more popular bitcoin, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Dec. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
December 31, 2021

Startup scenes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are buzzing with activity, attracting major venture capital investment this year that has led to the creation of close to 100 ‘unicorns’ — private companies with a valuation of at least $1 billion. Get the...

B2B Payments
Data Payments, Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies
December 30, 2021

During the supply-chain troubles that started with the pandemic, retailers have learned the importance of visibility. Accurate information about production and delivery times can help retailers improve and maintain their relationships with vendors and customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
The 5 Key Themes That Defined Business Payments in 2021
December 30, 2021

While everyone in the business-to-business (B2B) space would like to see transactions become as simple as those they experience in their lives as consumers, companies have their own hurdles to overcome when creating fully digitized, seamless experiences for buyers and sellers. Get the Full Story...

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IN A WORD: 50 Payments Execs Sum Up 2021
December 30, 2021

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Retail
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: For Top Retail Rivals, It’s All About the Seasonal Sandwich
December 30, 2021

After a nearly 90-day whirlwind of pre-season promos, holiday sales, product shortages, delivery constraints, and a stubborn spike in COVID counts, the peak retail rush is officially in the books, or as the Ink Spots sang in their 1947 classic; “It’s all over but the...

IPO
Two-Thirds of 2021’s IPOs Now Trading Below Offering Price
December 29, 2021

While there were many initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2021, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says two-thirds of the companies that went public in the U.S. are trading under their IPO prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
T-Mobile Data Breach to ‘Small’ Number of Customers Caused by SIM Swap Attacks
December 29, 2021

T-Mobile has confirmed that it was aware of SIM swap attacks affecting what it said was a “very small” number of customers, Bleeping Computer reported Wednesday (Dec. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...