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.

Today in the Connected Economy: Telegram OKs Crypto Payments, Bored Ape Sells Metaverse Land
Today in the Connected Economy: Telegram OKs Crypto Payments, Bored Ape Sells Metaverse Land
April 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, messaging service Telegram announces plans to let its users send and receive payments using cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete...

READ MORE >
61% of Consumers Shopped Mostly for Essentials in March
61% of Consumers Shopped Mostly for Essentials in March
April 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Sixty-one percent of consumers purchased almost exclusively daily essential items like gas, health products and food in March, according to “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report,” which...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Goes After India’s 1B Movie Watchers
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Goes After India’s 1B Movie Watchers
April 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon brings Prime movie and TV rentals to India in an effort to tap into a hugely popular streaming market....

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: WhatsApp Looks to Attract More Users in India
Today in the Connected Economy: WhatsApp Looks to Attract More Users in India
April 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, WhatsApp is offering cash back rewards on peer-to-peer (P2P) payments in an effort to entice new customers in India. Plus,...

READ MORE >
The Data Point: US Lags in Digital Transformation, Japan Comes in Dead Last in 11-Country Study
The Data Point: US Lags in Digital Transformation, Japan Comes in Dead Last in 11-Country...
April 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Given the money invested and work hours put in, the digital transformation of payments and the ecosystems connected by them is still in its early...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Wants to Offer Crypto Wallets
Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Wants to Offer Crypto Wallets
April 26, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky says the company needs to expand into the world of crypto wallets and mortgages on its...

READ MORE >
Stripe Launches Stripe Partner Ecosystem
Stripe Launches Stripe Partner Ecosystem
April 26, 2022  |  Partnerships

Stripe, the San Francisco-based payment processor, has launched a partner program with companies whose services enable its users to flourish in the internet economy, the...

READ MORE >
Online Grocery Adoption Rises 5% in March, PYMNTS Data Reveal
Online Grocery Adoption Rises 5% in March, PYMNTS Data Reveal
April 26, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Most consumers may be paring back their spending to stick to the essentials, but an increasing number nevertheless are proving willing to pay the premium...

READ MORE >
Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, India and the European Union embark on a project to boost trade, while Meta invites shoppers to visit the virtual...

READ MORE >