Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Affirm, Verifone Join Forces; Mastercard, Coinbase Want to Ease Access...
January 18, 2022

Today in the connected economy, buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm launches a partnership with Verifone, while Mastercard and Coinbase hope to make it easier for people to buy NFTs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Software Updates Extend Automakers’ Relationships With Owners of Connected Cars
January 18, 2022

Recently released software updates available for connected cars provide examples of what vehicle owners can expect going forward as cars become software platforms and automakers transition into software developers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Ford-Stripe Partnership Aims to Transform Cars Into Tokenized Wallets
January 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic, mobility loomed large as a key pillar of the connected economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Report: One-Quarter of US Consumers Went Online for Healthcare Services in December as Omicron Surged
January 17, 2022

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Post-Lockdown Liberation and the End of ‘the Tyranny of Distance’
January 13, 2022

After a long career stalking and investing in Silicon Valley startups, David Blumberg says he used the pandemic lockdown to liberate himself, move to Miami and take up a more virtual lifestyle that more closely resembles the technology company he invests in. Get the Full...

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Early IPO Docket Points to Year of the Connected Economy
January 12, 2022

We’re just a few days into 2022, but if the recent spate of initial public offering (IPO) announcements and filings are any indication, it may be the case that 2022 shapes up on Wall Street as the year of the connected economy. Get the Full...

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Banks Rush to Crypto to Keep Deposits From Leaving Customer Accounts
January 12, 2022

Although many consumers and finance pros still view cryptocurrency as little more than a speculative tool, that perception is gradually losing ground as crypto becomes better understood and gets pushed along by a COVID-19 tailwind, this mysterious medium of exchange is destined for the mainstream....

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For FinTechs, Outcomes ‘The One Thing’ to Focus on in 2022
January 12, 2022

Many people are in a better financial position than before the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Take-Two’s Zynga Bid Shows Connected Economy and Mobile, Personalized Advertising’s Appeal
January 10, 2022

Online gaming — particularly mobile gaming — is cementing its place as part the foundation that keeps the connected economy, well, connected, across all avenues of digital interaction, particularly across leisure-related activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...