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Stablecoins, Unstable Crypto Market Propel Coinbase Profits
Stablecoins, Unstable Crypto Market Propel Coinbase Profits
February 16, 2024  |  Earnings

Renewed investor enthusiasm for crypto has been good news for U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. And while 2023 wasn’t the greatest year for crypto, it was no...

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Smart Digital Payments Bring Consumer-Like Experience to Auto Repairs and Insurance Claims Payouts
Smart Digital Payments Bring Consumer-Like Experience to Auto Repairs and Insurance Claims Payouts
February 15, 2024  |  Insurance

Michael Boeke, VP of Payment Product Management Enterprise at CCC Intelligent Solutions, told PYMNTS that the trillion-dollar property and casualty economy needs to continue its...

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Credit Unions Bank on Personal Relationships as Foundation for Payments Innovation
Credit Unions Bank on Personal Relationships as Foundation for Payments Innovation
February 15, 2024  |  BNPL

Consumers today have a growing number of ways to re-tool their financial health. But in a landscape where options abound, employing a personal touch can...

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Merchants Returns Create Consumer Bargain-Shopping Opportunity
Merchants Returns Create Consumer Bargain-Shopping Opportunity
February 15, 2024  |  eCommerce

As eCommerce players grapple with effort-intensive, costly returns, startup buyWander sees the opportunity to both solve this headache for retailers and meet consumers’ demand for...

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Nearly 30% of ISVs Say System Integration Issues Make It Harder to Innovate
Nearly 30% of ISVs Say System Integration Issues Make It Harder to Innovate
February 15, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The software publishing industry is undergoing significant changes as key players seek to enhance customer engagement and tap new revenue streams through the embedded finance...

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InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
February 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility...

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Billions of Dollars Beckon as Platforms Move B2B Commerce Online
Billions of Dollars Beckon as Platforms Move B2B Commerce Online
February 14, 2024  |  B2B Payments

No matter where you look — no matter who’s doing the quantifying — the consumerization of B2B is both a massive undertaking and, for the...

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Consumers Increasingly Trade Down to Less Expensive Retailers
Consumers Increasingly Trade Down to Less Expensive Retailers
February 14, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

While many of consumers’ cost-conscious behaviors in response to inflation are easing slightly, retail shoppers are increasingly switching to lower-cost stores. By the Numbers For...

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Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
February 14, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft’s most recent earnings reports spotlight a widening divergence in approach in business models. At first glance, there’s a core focus for both...

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