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.

CE100™ Index Drops as Investors Flee ‘Fun’ Pillar

CE100™ Index Drops as Investors Flee ‘Fun’ Pillar
CE100™ Index Drops as Investors Flee ‘Fun’ Pillar
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Well, that’s no fun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Signs Twitter As First Crypto Customer
Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Signs Twitter As First Crypto Customer
April 22, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Stripe begins supporting cryptocurrency payments on its Connect platform, adding Twitter as its first customer. Get the Full Story Complete...

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This Week In Payments: Netflix and BofA Face Vastly Different Customer Shifts
This Week In Payments: Netflix and BofA Face Vastly Different Customer Shifts
April 22, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

With earnings reports and new surveys from PYMNTS, this week saw lots of numbers in the news. They showed that there’s room for growth in...

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Smart Kitchen Platform Fresco Announces $20M Fundraise as Consumers Seek Connected Convenience
Smart Kitchen Platform Fresco Announces $20M Fundraise as Consumers Seek Connected Convenience
April 22, 2022  |  Investments

The initial outbreak of the pandemic saw two conflicting patterns emerge when it comes to how consumers get their food needs met. Get the Full...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Following Subscriber Drop, Netflix Unveils Category Hub
Today in the Connected Economy: Following Subscriber Drop, Netflix Unveils Category Hub
April 21, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix unveils a new way for viewers to find their favorite shows days after reporting a massive drop in viewers....

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Don’t Look Down: Slump in Netflix Subscribers Bucks Connected Economy’s Rise
Don’t Look Down: Slump in Netflix Subscribers Bucks Connected Economy’s Rise
April 19, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Maybe the title for Netflix’s latest report on subscribers, on the battle for video streaming, and the striving to monetize it all,  might be “Don’t...

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Today in the Connected Economy: PayPal, IMG Team to Remake MADE
Today in the Connected Economy: PayPal, IMG Team to Remake MADE
April 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, PayPal plans to help IMG launch its MADE platform as a place for fashion designers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PayPal Leading Digital Wallet in EU-5, Ahead of Cards in Germany, Study Finds
PayPal Leading Digital Wallet in EU-5, Ahead of Cards in Germany, Study Finds
April 19, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Few trends are truly global in scope — seismic shifts in behavior that transcend borders and languages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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