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.

US Allies Escalate Financial War Against Putin, Freeze Russian Central Bank Foreign Reserves

US Allies Escalate Financial War Against Putin, Freeze Russian Central Bank Foreign Reserves
US Allies Escalate Financial War Against Putin, Freeze Russian Central Bank Foreign Reserves
February 26, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

As reports of military action and casualties mount following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a parallel ‘financial war’ is also escalating that is aimed at isolating Moscow through a growing...

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55% of Local Businesses Offer BNPL Online, but Just 5% Offer It in-Store
55% of Local Businesses Offer BNPL Online, but Just 5% Offer It in-Store
February 25, 2022  |  BNPL

Consumers are much more likely to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) when making purchases online than when shopping in physical stores. Get the Full...

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Connected Fitness Firms Cash In on the ‘Great Recalibration’ of Staying Fit
Connected Fitness Firms Cash In on the ‘Great Recalibration’ of Staying Fit
February 25, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

With news circulating that the dreaded “COVID 19 pounds” many Americans have packed on during the pandemic may be closer to 29 pounds, people increasingly...

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Most Pandemic FinTech IPOs Now Trade as ‘Busted’
Most Pandemic FinTech IPOs Now Trade as ‘Busted’
February 25, 2022  |  IPO

Along with everything else, war brings uncertainty to stock markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
February 24, 2022  |  Earnings

Crypto trading platform Coinbase posted fourth-quarter earnings that showed a surge in retail trading volumes – and volatility. Trading volumes are likely to decline in...

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Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, American Express and Resy launch a campaign to get people eating at independent restaurants. Also, PayPal is among investors in...

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21% of Consumers Use Connected Devices to Check in on Work Daily
21% of Consumers Use Connected Devices to Check in on Work Daily
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The rise of the hybrid workforce means that consumers are no longer bound to the physical office or the 9-to-5 workday. This often means that...

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Cart.com CEO: Sellers Need to Build Brands, Not Just Sell Products
Cart.com CEO: Sellers Need to Build Brands, Not Just Sell Products
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When talk turns to omnichannel versus multichannel, there can be an urge to change the channel. Brands looking to scale need to find a way...

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