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Embedding Payments Put Platforms in Control of the Customer Relationship

Embedding Payments Put Platforms in Control of the Customer Relationship
Embedding Payments Put Platforms in Control of the Customer Relationship
November 04, 2025  |  Opinion

Platforms that embed payments own the economics and the customer relationship, Finix CEO and Co-Founder Richie Serna writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Headlines That...

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97% of Creative Agencies Say Late Payments Slow Growth
97% of Creative Agencies Say Late Payments Slow Growth
November 04, 2025  |  Faster Payments

For years, companies have looked to virtual cards to trim payment delays and prevent fraud. But 2025’s data shows something deeper: virtual cards are no...

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Top Performers Prove Speed, Security Define Best-in-Class Card Issuing
Top Performers Prove Speed, Security Define Best-in-Class Card Issuing
November 04, 2025  |  Credit Cards

While card issuers prioritize broad product offerings or aggressive marketing, the truly best-in-class performance in the payments sector hinges on a commitment to speed and...

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Small Businesses Want Credit That Works Their Way
Small Businesses Want Credit That Works Their Way
November 04, 2025  |  SMBs

For small and mid-sized companies, credit has evolved from a safety net into a growth engine, and what businesses want from it is changing fast....

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Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
November 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year...

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Simon Says Holidays Will Be Tariff Testing Ground for Luxury Retail
Simon Says Holidays Will Be Tariff Testing Ground for Luxury Retail
November 03, 2025  |  Retail

It’s a challenging operating and macro environment for retailers. And perhaps no one knows that better than the real estate firm Simon, which owns and...

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Google Expands Chrome Browser’s Autofill to Include Passport, Driver’s License
Google Expands Chrome Browser’s Autofill to Include Passport, Driver’s License
November 03, 2025  |  Google

Google’s Chrome browser can now fill in a user’s passport, driver’s license, vehicle license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN). Get the Full Story Complete...

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ThredUp Is ‘Cautious’ on State of the Consumer
ThredUp Is ‘Cautious’ on State of the Consumer
November 03, 2025  |  eCommerce

The resale platform ThredUp reported its strongest year-over-year growth in nearly four years, buoyed by record new customer acquisition and higher engagement from existing buyers....

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Sam Altman Says OpenAI Revenue Is Over $13 Billion and Growing Steeply
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Revenue Is Over $13 Billion and Growing Steeply
November 03, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI is doing “well more” than $13 billion in revenue, CEO Sam Altman said on a BG2Pod podcast over the weekend. Get the Full Story...

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