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Payment Methods
Migration to Digital Cards ‘Will Take Time’ in Face of Plastic’s Staying Power
October 29, 2021

The digital card is coming, although ubiquity will be a marathon — not a sprint. 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,...

Digital Banking
Treasury Banking’s New To-Do List: Fraud Prevention, Digital Privacy and Zero Friction
October 29, 2021

The evolution of the payments ecosystem has forced the modernization of treasury functions, as firms rapidly adopt digital ways of managing the data and funds that flow in and out of the enterprise. Treasury banks play a big role in helping corporate clients navigate this...

Security & Fraud
If Financial Institutions Want To Play Fast, They Must Also Evolve
October 29, 2021

After all the investments that financial institutions (FIs) have put into protecting themselves and their customers against fraud, scammers are now targeting individuals, which they see as the weakest link. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Going Digital is ‘Harder than Checks’ But Essential for CFOs
October 29, 2021

There’s an old saying that “change is hard” because people are reluctant to explore new ways of doing things — especially when it involves years- and decades-long practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Petco Opens Reddy Boutique for Dogs in NYC
October 29, 2021

Petco Health and Wellness Company is launching the flagship store, Reddy, for its premium lifestyle brand for dogs in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, the company said in a press release on Thursday (Oct. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the...

CFPB
Warren: CFPB Has Power To Stop Crypto Fraud
October 28, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) doesn’t have to wait for other agencies’ action to curb cryptocurrency payment abuse, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Thursday (Oct. 28), Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Matt Damon Now Face of Crypto.com; Penn Students Can Use Crypto to Pay...
October 28, 2021

Actor Matt Damon will be promoting cryptocurrency for Crypto.com as the platform looks to broaden its base, Bloomberg reported. 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...

Retail
Today in Retail: eBay Sheds More Shoppers; Consumers Plan Digital Holiday Buying
October 28, 2021

In today’s top retail news, eBay executives say declines in active buyers are par for the course as the company focuses on more “high value” consumers, while PYMNTS research suggests increased online holiday shopping could be a boon for Amazon. Also, Shopify has doubled its...

Delivery
Instacart, Dollar Tree Join Forces to Offer 1-Hour Delivery
October 28, 2021

Online grocery platform Instacart has joined forces with Dollar Tree, Inc. to offer same-day delivery in as little as one hour from close to 7,000 Dollar Tree stores, according to a Thursday (Oct. 28) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...