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.

Billtrust, Flywire Results Show B2B Payments Modernization Continues, Cards Gain Acceptance

Billtrust, Flywire Results Show B2B Payments Modernization Continues, Cards Gain Acceptance
Billtrust, Flywire Results Show B2B Payments Modernization Continues, Cards Gain Acceptance
May 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

To the casual observer, earnings season may be all about the consumer — how they’re spending, what they’re buying and whether they’re using credit or...

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Car-Sharing Platform Getaround Going Public in SPAC Deal
Car-Sharing Platform Getaround Going Public in SPAC Deal
May 11, 2022  |  SPAC

Digital car-sharing marketplace Getaround is going public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp., with a combined value of...

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Sellers Use Online Marketplaces as Launching Pad to Gain Mindshare, Wallet Share
Sellers Use Online Marketplaces as Launching Pad to Gain Mindshare, Wallet Share
May 11, 2022  |  eCommerce

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify — yes, it’s good investment advice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Complying with Crypto Sanctions and AML Regulations Is Complex, But Not Impossible
Complying with Crypto Sanctions and AML Regulations Is Complex, But Not Impossible
May 11, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Compliance has been a big question in the crypto industry for several years as trading firms and those using digital currencies to make and receive...

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The RealReal Says Luxury Is ‘Tremendously Resilient’, Inflation Driving ‘Strong Year’
The RealReal Says Luxury Is ‘Tremendously Resilient’, Inflation Driving ‘Strong Year’
May 10, 2022  |  Earnings

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instagram Previews NFT Sharing
Today in the Connected Economy: Instagram Previews NFT Sharing
May 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta’s Instagram platform begins a pilot program that lets NFT creators and collectors share their work. Get the Full Story...

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TerraUSD’s Price Collapse Shows Vulnerability of Dollar-Pegged Cryptos
TerraUSD’s Price Collapse Shows Vulnerability of Dollar-Pegged Cryptos
May 10, 2022  |  Digital Payments

TerraUSD, one of the largest stablecoins in crypto, may have escaped a classic bank-run-style death spiral Monday night (May 9) thanks to a massive cash...

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Rubber Meets Road as Online Car Firms Tweak Businesses Amid Macro Headwinds
Rubber Meets Road as Online Car Firms Tweak Businesses Amid Macro Headwinds
May 10, 2022  |  Earnings

Dig into the broad themes of the connected economy, and there are some truisms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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