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Roblox Game Developer Earnings Leap 19% in 2023
Roblox Game Developer Earnings Leap 19% in 2023
February 21, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Roblox game developers earned a record $741 million in 2023. This marks an increase of roughly 19% from the previous year, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Feb. 21), citing a...

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Half of Online Shoppers Demand Easy Checkout Experiences
Half of Online Shoppers Demand Easy Checkout Experiences
February 21, 2024  |  eCommerce

As merchants look to attract eCommerce customers, offering a simple, convenient checkout journey can be key to shopper acquisition and loyalty. By the Numbers For...

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42% of SMBs Would Pay a Fee to Receive Instant Ad Hoc Payments
42% of SMBs Would Pay a Fee to Receive Instant Ad Hoc Payments
February 21, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) heavily rely on ad hoc payments to sustain their cash flow.  According to “How Instant Ad Hoc Payments Drive SMB...

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Spektr Raises $5.4 Million to Expand Automation-Led Compliance Solution
Spektr Raises $5.4 Million to Expand Automation-Led Compliance Solution
February 21, 2024  |  Investments

Spektr came out of stealth and announced it raised 5 million euros (about $5.4 million) in a seed round. The company offers advanced automation for...

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Intelligent Chatbots Help Shape Future of One-Touch Payroll
Intelligent Chatbots Help Shape Future of One-Touch Payroll
February 21, 2024  |  Payroll

Payroll management involves more than just disbursing employee wages. The complexity significantly intensifies when faced with a flood of payroll-related inquiries, a challenge that traditional...

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US Smartphone Sales Dip 10% as Consumers Delay Upgrades
US Smartphone Sales Dip 10% as Consumers Delay Upgrades
February 21, 2024  |  Retail

According to data from Counterpoint Research, U.S. consumer demand for smartphones fell 10% in January. Budget-constrained consumers are waiting longer to upgrade their mobile devices, and...

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Simetrik Raises $55 Million to Enhance B2B Financial Automation Platform
Simetrik Raises $55 Million to Enhance B2B Financial Automation Platform
February 21, 2024  |  Investments

Simetrik, a B2B financial automation platform founded in Colombia in 2019, raised $55 million in a Series B funding round. The new capital will help...

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Are Digital Wallets the Answer to Mixed Reality Payments Infrastructure?
Are Digital Wallets the Answer to Mixed Reality Payments Infrastructure?
February 21, 2024  |  Technology

History tends to repeat itself. For example, picture this: Bitcoin is trading above $50,000 and one of the world’s biggest technology companies just launched a...

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Apple Launches Free, Customizable iPhone App for Sports Fans
Apple Launches Free, Customizable iPhone App for Sports Fans
February 21, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has launched a free iPhone app for sports fans. The new Apple Sports provides access to real-time scores, stats, and other information about teams...

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