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CFPB Could Find NIST an Ally for Open Banking

CFPB Could Find NIST an Ally for Open Banking
CFPB Could Find NIST an Ally for Open Banking
March 10, 2022  |  CFPB

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, on March 3 closed a public consultation on...

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Today in Retail: Walmart Ratchets up Investment in Health, Wellness; Build-A-Bear’s eCommerce Dips
Today in Retail: Walmart Ratchets up Investment in Health, Wellness; Build-A-Bear’s eCommerce Dips
March 10, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Walmart rolls out new services through its online Wellness Hub, while Build-A-Bear sees eCommerce sales slow. Plus, Instacart introduces new features to...

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Online Grocery Prices in US Jump 7.6% in February Excluding Delivery
Online Grocery Prices in US Jump 7.6% in February Excluding Delivery
March 10, 2022  |  Retail

The price of online grocery purchases across the U.S. jumped by a record-setting 7.6% in February compared to a year ago, and that’s without factoring...

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Retail Healthcare Gets a Shot in the Arm via Walmart Wellness Hub Subscription Options
Retail Healthcare Gets a Shot in the Arm via Walmart Wellness Hub Subscription Options
March 10, 2022  |  Healthcare

The first wave of pandemic era healthcare innovation marked by expansion of in-store clinics and telehealth services is progressing as retailers add new dimensions in...

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New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
March 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Ascenda Teams with Hyundai Card to Intro Amex Cards in South Korea
Ascenda Teams with Hyundai Card to Intro Amex Cards in South Korea
March 10, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Payments and banking rewards firm Ascenda is partnering with credit card issuer Hyundai Card to introduce a suite of consumer and corporate cards on the...

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Visa Closes Deal to Acquire European Open Banking Platform Tink for $2B
Visa Closes Deal to Acquire European Open Banking Platform Tink for $2B
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Visa has finalized its deal to purchase Tink, the Sweden-based open banking platform, for $2 billion, according to a Thursday (March 10) press release. Get...

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Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Layer 1 blockchain Elrond Network was granted approval to acquire Romanian payments firm Twispay for undisclosed terms, a tie-up that brings an electronic money (eMoney)...

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