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.

Menlo Ventures’ Aunkur Arya: FinTech ‘Growth at All Costs’ Pales Next to Capital Efficiency

Menlo Ventures’ Aunkur Arya: FinTech ‘Growth at All Costs’ Pales Next to Capital Efficiency
Menlo Ventures’ Aunkur Arya: FinTech ‘Growth at All Costs’ Pales Next to Capital Efficiency
June 13, 2022  |  Investments

For FinTechs, and for the venture capital firms that fund them, the mantra “growth at all costs” is so 2021. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
June 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple’s watch will incorporate improvements to its health applications. Plus, the Bank of England (BoE) tests some of the country’s...

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Today in B2B: Business Warrior Acquires SaaS FinTech Alchemy Technologies
Today in B2B: Business Warrior Acquires SaaS FinTech Alchemy Technologies
June 10, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Locality Bank and Hurdlr get together on invoicing and income tracking while Business Warrior adds SaaS FinTech capabilities with Alchemy Technologies...

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Regulatory Rumblings Force Companies to Rethink their Ransomware Policies
Regulatory Rumblings Force Companies to Rethink their Ransomware Policies
June 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The decision of whether to pay ransomware hackers to release encrypted information got tougher in March when President Joe Biden signed into law that “strongly...

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US Standards for EV Chargers Would Require Contactless Payments
US Standards for EV Chargers Would Require Contactless Payments
June 10, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Electric vehicle (EV) public charging stations installed using funds provided by the federal government’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) may be required to include contactless payment...

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BOE: UK Banks Need to Show They Can Fail ‘Safely’
BOE: UK Banks Need to Show They Can Fail ‘Safely’
June 10, 2022  |  Europe

Three of the U.K.’s biggest lenders need to do more to show they could fail without harming customers and taxpayers, the Bank of England (BOE)...

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Google Expands Verification for Financial Services Ads
Google Expands Verification for Financial Services Ads
June 10, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

In an effort to combat fraud in advertising, Google has expanded its verification program for financial services advertisers to new countries and markets. Get the...

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Social Commerce Takes a Giant Step as Entertainment Melds With Entrepreneurship
Social Commerce Takes a Giant Step as Entertainment Melds With Entrepreneurship
June 10, 2022  |  Social Commerce

As social commerce evolves into a serious contender, eCommerce and social media platforms are partnering to create new online experiences where entertainment triggers a sale....

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