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Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation

Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
August 12, 2024  |  Social Commerce

The lines between social interaction and commerce are increasingly blurred, and they show no signs of separating, at least not anytime soon. Get the Full...

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77% of Consumers Expect Banks to Use AI to Fight Fraud
77% of Consumers Expect Banks to Use AI to Fight Fraud
August 12, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Real-time payments, known for their speed and immediacy, have faced adoption hurdles primarily due to perceptions about security. As financial institutions (FIs) and payments providers...

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CE 100 Index Q4 Wrap-Up and Q1 Outlook
CE 100 Index Q4 Wrap-Up and Q1 Outlook
August 12, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 0.2% last week in the wake of earnings reports that, over the course of the past several days, have moved...

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Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit
August 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the longest running legal cases impacting crypto’s regulatory future is potentially nearing resolution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed Enforcements Now Focus on Instant Payments and Tokens
Fed Enforcements Now Focus on Instant Payments and Tokens
August 09, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

A recent enforcement action by the Federal Reserve taken against Customers Bancorp and its Customers Bank subsidiary has taken note of the risks and challenges...

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Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
August 09, 2024  |  Aggregators

As aggregators look to drive spending despite consumers’ belt-tightening behaviors, Grubhub is using new digital features to drive up check sizes. Get the Full Story...

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The Road to Digital Healthcare Payments Starts With a Few Cashless Steps, Says Bank of America
The Road to Digital Healthcare Payments Starts With a Few Cashless Steps, Says Bank of...
August 09, 2024  |  Healthcare

There are few sectors outside of healthcare that are more emblematic of both digital technology’s potential and the challenges that come with implementing it. Get...

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Who’s Faster? Amazon and Walmart Race to Meet Demand for Instant Delivery
Who’s Faster? Amazon and Walmart Race to Meet Demand for Instant Delivery
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

As retail giants Amazon and Walmart compete to be consumers’ go-to for more of their day-to-day needs, the two companies are looking to delivery times...

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FinTech IPO Index Loses 0.4% Despite Big Gains by Upstart and Sezzle
FinTech IPO Index Loses 0.4% Despite Big Gains by Upstart and Sezzle
August 09, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

The wild Wall Street ride continues as earnings have moved the FinTech IPO Index hither and yon, though the past week wound up being mostly...

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