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CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
January 27, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The debut of the new presidential administration, the prospect of AI-friendly regulations and related infrastructure investments — and a planned investment of up to $500...

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77% of CFOs Say AR Automation Improves Invoice Tracking
77% of CFOs Say AR Automation Improves Invoice Tracking
January 27, 2025  |  Accounts Receivable

Many companies struggle with a lack of transparency in their accounts receivable (AR) processes, making it difficult to identify payment issues and forecast cash flow....

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How Wallets Are Changing Cross-Border Payments
How Wallets Are Changing Cross-Border Payments
January 27, 2025  |  Opinion

Digital wallets have altered money movement, especially cross-border payments, TerraPay Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer Ani Sane writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “The Innovation...

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Making Sense of Trump’s CBDC Ban and Crypto Stockpile Order
Making Sense of Trump’s CBDC Ban and Crypto Stockpile Order
January 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Nearly a week into his presidency, and Donald Trump has yet to mention bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
January 24, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The payments industry is increasingly defined by speed, security and precision, and generative artificial intelligence promises to transform every facet of financial services. Get the...

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UAE eCommerce Merchants Expect Processors to Deliver One-Click Checkout Experiences
UAE eCommerce Merchants Expect Processors to Deliver One-Click Checkout Experiences
January 24, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

The user experience is everything when it comes to any online interaction — but especially in eCommerce, where the last few moments, at checkout, can...

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Why Listening Is Innovation’s Best Technology
Why Listening Is Innovation’s Best Technology
January 24, 2025  |  Opinion

Listening is crucial to innovation, Boost Payment Solutions founder and CEO Dean M. Leavitt writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “The Innovation Mindset: How to...

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What Happens When 51% of Retailers Say They Aren’t ‘Data Ready’
What Happens When 51% of Retailers Say They Aren’t ‘Data Ready’
January 24, 2025  |  Retail

Forget the days of gut instincts and guesswork. In today’s data-driven operating landscape, real-time insights have gone from the cherry on top to the whole...

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74% of Travelers Rely on Digital Wallets for Trips
74% of Travelers Rely on Digital Wallets for Trips
January 24, 2025  |  Travel Payments

For years, the travel and hospitality sectors have stuck to traditional payment options, such as cash and credit cards. But as consumers and staff demand...

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