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Bumble Debuts AI-Powered Conversation Starters and Plans for Friends
Bumble Debuts AI-Powered Conversation Starters and Plans for Friends
December 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In a digital age where making meaningful connections can be challenging, Bumble For Friends is making it easier for people to connect and make friends online....

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TikTok Brings Ticketmaster Purchasing Program to 20 New Markets
TikTok Brings Ticketmaster Purchasing Program to 20 New Markets
December 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

TikTok and Ticketmaster are expanding their in-app ticketing partnership to 20 new markets. The partnership, launched last year in the U.S., is now being offered to users in the U.K.,...

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Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
December 04, 2023  |  Cross Border Commerce

Hong Kong and Thailand are bridging the gap between their economies. The two countries launched a new cross-border QR code payment system, known as the...

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From Innovation to Impact: 2024 Will Revolutionize Cross-Border B2B Payments 
From Innovation to Impact: 2024 Will Revolutionize Cross-Border B2B Payments 
December 04, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Money movement makes the world go ‘round.  But moving money around the world has historically challenged organizations looking to expand internationally and do more business...

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Citi and Traydstream Team on Automated Trade Document Processing
Citi and Traydstream Team on Automated Trade Document Processing
December 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

Citi is working with Traydstream to offer clients automated trade-document processing capabilities. The partnership gives Citi clients a way to “leverage a vast array of...

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QSRs Add Hundreds of Kiosks to Increase Efficiency and Check Sizes
QSRs Add Hundreds of Kiosks to Increase Efficiency and Check Sizes
December 04, 2023  |  ResTech

Restaurants and solution providers are turning toward self-service kiosks to reduce their labor needs while driving higher-value purchases. Take, for instance, Carrols Restaurant Group, a...

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Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
December 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Merchants and brands can foster the use of their store and co-branded credit cards by offering consumers rewards programs, special benefits and card-linked offers. Consumers...

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Check Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Payroll Companies
Check Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Payroll Companies
December 04, 2023  |  Payroll

Embedded payroll company Check has introduced several tools to help companies scale payroll businesses. The tools, announced Monday (Dec. 4), include credit and fraud protection, embedded setup, and...

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Only 1 in 4 Consumers Have Good Understanding of Credit Products
Only 1 in 4 Consumers Have Good Understanding of Credit Products
December 04, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Improving credit scores can have significant financial benefits for consumers by accessing better lending conditions and low interest rates. With improved scores, consumers can increase...

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