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76% of Gamers Who Can’t Access Instant Payouts Would If They Could 
76% of Gamers Who Can’t Access Instant Payouts Would If They Could 
April 24, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Winning can provide an instant rush — and although 8 in 10 gamers prefer immediate access to their winnings, less than half of gamers now have...

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UK Set to Revise AI Oversight Amid Big Tech Data Boom
UK Set to Revise AI Oversight Amid Big Tech Data Boom
April 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The head of the U.K.’s financial regulator announced plans to explore how big tech companies’ access to extensive data might lead to improved financial products and more options for consumers. The regulatory...

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As British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals, Industry Braces for Impact
As British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals, Industry Braces for Impact
April 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

British antitrust authorities are soliciting opinions on the implications of partnerships between tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller generative artificial intelligence (AI) model developers amid growing...

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Walmart Investors Expect Stiffer Competition in Grocery Sector From Amazon
Walmart Investors Expect Stiffer Competition in Grocery Sector From Amazon
April 24, 2024  |  Retail

Investors reportedly expect increased competition in the grocery sector after Amazon’s announcement Tuesday (April 23) of a new grocery delivery subscription benefit. Walmart and Kroger shares declined 1.8% and...

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Square and Cash App Collaborate on Bitcoin Conversions for Sellers
Square and Cash App Collaborate on Bitcoin Conversions for Sellers
April 24, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Block ecosystems Square and Cash App have begun rolling out a feature that will allow eligible Square sellers to automatically convert a portion of their daily sales to bitcoin with...

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Uber for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
Uber for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
April 24, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber for Business has designed a new tool to make it easier for executive assistants (EAs) to arrange corporate travel.  The company’s new delegate profiles enable EAs...

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Online Shoppers Are Starting to See Amazon as a Fashion Destination
Online Shoppers Are Starting to See Amazon as a Fashion Destination
April 24, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers look to buy clothing online, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals that digital shoppers are increasingly turning to Amazon to meet their apparel needs. By...

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New Airline Refund Requirements Put Spotlight on Instant Digital Disbursements
New Airline Refund Requirements Put Spotlight on Instant Digital Disbursements
April 24, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Air travel is a complicated business — and those complications can get passed down to travelers. From extended delays when waiting for refunds after abrupt...

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Advanced Tech Expands TV eCommerce Horizons
Advanced Tech Expands TV eCommerce Horizons
April 24, 2024  |  Technology

Gone are the days when watching TV was simply a passive pastime, a one-way street where viewers absorbed content without any direct interaction. In today’s...

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