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CFTC’s Romero Wants New Definitions for Retail Investors
CFTC’s Romero Wants New Definitions for Retail Investors
October 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero said the agency needs to look at how it sets rules for retail investors, as it...

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Bahrain Pins Digital Leader Hopes On New Telecoms Innovation License
Bahrain Pins Digital Leader Hopes On New Telecoms Innovation License
October 16, 2022  |  Mena

Having pioneered one of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first FinTech regulatory sandboxes, the Gulf state of Bahrain has recently moved to...

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3 Food Trends That’ll Never Be the Same
3 Food Trends That’ll Never Be the Same
October 15, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

You could call it the rise of the super-duper market, but however you choose to frame it, the proposed tie-up between Kroger and Albertsons is...

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Metaverse VP Bails to Lead Stripe’s Revenue and Financial Management
Metaverse VP Bails to Lead Stripe’s Revenue and Financial Management
October 14, 2022  |  Personnel

A vice president of Meta’s virtual reality (VR) social platform Horizon Worlds is now over at Stripe working with a new product team. Get the...

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Bank Earnings Show Consumers’ Increased Use of Digital Channels
Bank Earnings Show Consumers’ Increased Use of Digital Channels
October 14, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

Earnings season has just gotten underway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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7 in 10 Independent Restaurants Do Not Offer Mobile Order-Ahead
7 in 10 Independent Restaurants Do Not Offer Mobile Order-Ahead
October 14, 2022  |  Mobile Order Ahead

When it comes to meeting consumers’ demand for digital convenience, independent restaurants are lagging behind their chain counterparts. Be it loyalty rewards or online ordering...

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Instacart Valuation Reportedly Reset to $13B
Instacart Valuation Reportedly Reset to $13B
October 14, 2022  |  Delivery

Same-day food delivery startup Instacart reportedly cut its internal valuation for the third time this year as it continues to advance plans for an initial...

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Amex: Perks Boost Diner Frequency
Amex: Perks Boost Diner Frequency
October 14, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Multinational financial services company American Express held its Member Week event, which ended Friday (Oct. 14). The promotions offered $25 statement credits for purchases of...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Fires Back at Meta in Metaverse Headset War
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Fires Back at Meta in Metaverse Headset War
October 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple plans to launch a mixed-reality headset that would rival Meta’s, plus Kroger and Albertsons merge. Get the Full Story...

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