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Economist: Tougher Regulation Needed While Stablecoins Make Their Case for Innovation

Economist: Tougher Regulation Needed While Stablecoins Make Their Case for Innovation
Economist: Tougher Regulation Needed While Stablecoins Make Their Case for Innovation
August 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins may be able to help crypto’s hot potato problem, but they aren’t going to stop investors from getting burned. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Trading Partners Prefer Faster Lending Decisions Delivered by In-House Credit Bureaus
Trading Partners Prefer Faster Lending Decisions Delivered by In-House Credit Bureaus
August 08, 2022  |  BNPL

While the buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution has exploded in recent years and continues to transform payments in the business-to-consumer (B2C) space, similar models...

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53% of Consumers Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than Last Year
53% of Consumers Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than Last Year
August 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Inflation runs rampant, at levels not seen in decades.   Earnings reports continue to roll in, complete with cautious management commentary: Though consumers are still spending,...

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Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
August 05, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants’ hiring challenges persist, many brands are turning towards automated solutions to lower their labor costs, and while some consumers may think these changes...

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Retailers Walk Fine Line Over How Much Payment Choice to Offer
Retailers Walk Fine Line Over How Much Payment Choice to Offer
August 05, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The conventional wisdom of online commerce is that payments should be invisible, and merchants should offer their shoppers as many payment options as possible. Get...

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FinTechs Build Critical Credit Capability With Secured Credit Cards
FinTechs Build Critical Credit Capability With Secured Credit Cards
August 05, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Roy Ng knows how difficult life can be when full economic access always seems just out of reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Pomelo Pay CEO: B2C Payments Have Raised the Bar for B2B
Pomelo Pay CEO: B2C Payments Have Raised the Bar for B2B
August 05, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today, consumers demand a convenient and hassle-free checkout experience, whether online or in-store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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2 in 3 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Prefer to Pay Drs. With Credit
2 in 3 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Prefer to Pay Drs. With Credit
August 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

What can payments preference tell us about differences in healthcare consumers? In basic terms, those on a solid financial footing stick to the familiar —...

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