Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Sowing the Seeds of the Connected Economy, Seed Round by Seed Round
April 04, 2022

As venture firms provide the seed capital that helps startups scale, naturally, they are also in the business of seeding trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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CE100™ Loses 13.6% in 1Q 2022
April 04, 2022

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. To boil down the performance of the CE100™ Index, one word would suffice: underperformance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Today in the Connected Economy: GoTab, Mastercard Team for Easier Checkouts
April 01, 2022

Today in the connected economy, restaurant commerce platform GoTab works with Mastercard on a tool that eliminates the need to manually enter card details at hospitality venues. Plus, BlackBerry sees a boom in new business from its embedded automobile software operations, while non-fungible token (NFT)...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Verizon Helps US Newcomers Access 5G
March 31, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Verizon joins forces with Nova Credit to help newcomers to America share their international credit history and access 5G cellular plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Rolls Into New Countries
March 30, 2022

Today in the connected economy, financial super app Revolut expands into a host of new countries, while Experian and Black Opal team up to help immigrants gain better credit. Plus, Vivid Seats debuts a ticketing program for Capital One customers, and Upgrade marks its 100th...

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The Most Digitally Active Consumers Are Also Those Who Most Want A Super App
March 30, 2022

The Pacific and South Atlantic regions of the U.S. have the highest levels of digital engagement as well as the highest levels of interest in a “super app” — a tool for integrating all aspects of their digital lives into a single, central location. Get...

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Tungsten Holds Secret Grip on Smartphone Manufacturers, Connected Economy
March 30, 2022

Tungsten is a key raw material of the connected economy. This metal is an integral part of semiconductors, batteries, the vibrators in phones and the electrical circuit boards for the screens in phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Facebook Previews Messenger Payment Shortcut
March 29, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Facebook says a quick payment feature is among the new shortcuts for Messenger, while Sony gets ready to debut its PlayStation subscription service. Plus, Citizens Bank allows companies to give employees early access to their paychecks, and Visa and i2C...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Wells Fargo Builds Credit Offerings With Bilt
March 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Wells Fargo launches a partnership with real estate startup Bilt, while UPS begins collaborating with eCommerce company ESW. Plus, New Zealand’s Thorn Group merges with the auto dealership software provider Limelight, and Elastic Path unveils its new “composable commerce” tool....