Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Hack of Crypto Payments Bridge Turns into $190M DeFi Free-for-All

Hack of Crypto Payments Bridge Turns into $190M DeFi Free-for-All
Hack of Crypto Payments Bridge Turns into $190M DeFi Free-for-All
August 02, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The $190 million hack of Nomad, a cross-chain bridge protocol used to make transactions between different blockchains is unusual in one regard. Get the Full...

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As Remote Work Goes Global, Paying Workers Gets Complex
As Remote Work Goes Global, Paying Workers Gets Complex
August 02, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

As the idea of a permanently remote workforce gains acceptance after two years of COVID-enforced telecommuting, it isn’t exactly surprising that companies that started looking...

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Receipt Data Bridges Loyalty Gap for Savvy Retailers and Banks
Receipt Data Bridges Loyalty Gap for Savvy Retailers and Banks
August 02, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

A common definition of loyalty “is a strong feeling of support or allegiance.” It’s an apt description of what businesses seek to gain from investments...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Unveils Same-Day Local Retail Deliveries
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Unveils Same-Day Local Retail Deliveries
August 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon offers Prime members same-day delivery from a slate of local retail stores around the country. Plus, the founder of...

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US Deal-Axing Sees Meta Shift Focus to EU Publishers Amid Intense Regulatory Clampdown
US Deal-Axing Sees Meta Shift Focus to EU Publishers Amid Intense Regulatory Clampdown
August 01, 2022  |  Europe

Major news organizations like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post are among the media outlets that will be affected...

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Virtual Restaurants May Need to Make Changes to Maintain Market Share
Virtual Restaurants May Need to Make Changes to Maintain Market Share
August 01, 2022  |  ResTech

Virtual restaurants have become a mainstay of the restaurant industry, but until now, given the novelty of the model, there has not been a central...

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Ethereum’s Founder Says Meta’s Metaverse Vision Is Doomed
Ethereum’s Founder Says Meta’s Metaverse Vision Is Doomed
August 01, 2022  |  Metaverse

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin is more responsible than anyone for turning blockchain and cryptocurrency from an obscure way to make peer-to-peer payments into a technology...

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CE100 Index Jumps 8.9% in July as Sezzle, Amazon Lead Gains
CE100 Index Jumps 8.9% in July as Sezzle, Amazon Lead Gains
August 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

A wild and wooly ride, indeed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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