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.

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
November 08, 2024  |  eCommerce

The integration of social media and eCommerce has led to the rise of social commerce, a model that allows consumers to make direct purchases within...

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BILL Leads SMB Focus, Sends FinTech IPO Index Up 8.67% for Week
BILL Leads SMB Focus, Sends FinTech IPO Index Up 8.67% for Week
November 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It was a good week on Wall Street for FinTechs despite one high-profile stock price drop from a member of the PYMNTS FinTech IPO 100:...

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Alipay+ and PayPay Expand Partnership for Cross-Border Payments in Japan
Alipay+ and PayPay Expand Partnership for Cross-Border Payments in Japan
November 06, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

PayPay, a QR payments operator in Japan, is expanding its partnership with Alipay+ to widen its merchant coverage network across Japan. Get the Full Story...

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Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program
Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program
November 06, 2024  |  VISA

Visa is injecting fresh funding into four startups that graduated from the first batch of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. Get the Full Story...

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Collaboration Can’t Save Marqeta From Q3 Stock Rout
Collaboration Can’t Save Marqeta From Q3 Stock Rout
November 05, 2024  |  Earnings

Card issuing platform Marqeta touted its upcoming collaborations — including a launch with VisaFlex Credential this week — during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday...

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Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce
Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce
November 04, 2024  |  Connected Economy

From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as Porch Soars and Fiverr Roars After Earnings
CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as Porch Soars and Fiverr Roars After Earnings
November 03, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The avalanche of earnings reports continued this past week, driving the CE 100 Index 2.1% higher. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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The Data-Ready Deficit Looms Large for the Platform Economy
The Data-Ready Deficit Looms Large for the Platform Economy
October 31, 2024  |  Data & Research

As platform businesses strive to maintain a competitive edge, the readiness to harness data effectively is a factor driving success. Get the Full Story Complete...

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