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DOGE Seeks Access to IRS System Amid IT Modernization Effort
DOGE Seeks Access to IRS System Amid IT Modernization Effort
February 17, 2025  |  Politics

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly seeking access to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system that is usually not available to political appointees. Get...

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45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments
45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments
February 17, 2025  |  Payment Methods

The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying...

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Healthcare CFOs May End Up in Sales; Here’s Why
Healthcare CFOs May End Up in Sales; Here’s Why
February 17, 2025  |  CFO

Finance is the shared language all businesses speak — especially those engaged in commercial relationships. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority
A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority
February 17, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Checkout conversion is the name of the game in eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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PagBrasil’s Compliance-First Approach Fast-Tracks Payment License
PagBrasil’s Compliance-First Approach Fast-Tracks Payment License
February 17, 2025  |  Digital-First Banking

The need for speed and digital tools has become essential to the Latin American banking experience. Case in point: As detailed in PYMNTS’ recent exclusive...

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63% of Small Businesses Bet Big on Word of Mouth for New Customers
63% of Small Businesses Bet Big on Word of Mouth for New Customers
February 17, 2025  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make up most of all U.S. businesses, and each business is as different as its owner. Get the Full Story...

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CE 100 Index Gains 3% as DraftKings Soars After Earnings
CE 100 Index Gains 3% as DraftKings Soars After Earnings
February 17, 2025  |  Connected Economy

In a week that was largely dominated by earnings reports, the CE 100 Index gained 3% as all pillars advanced.  The Index’s upward trajectory outpaced...

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Binance Tops PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of US Cryptocurrency Apps
Binance Tops PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of US Cryptocurrency Apps
February 16, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency apps in the U.S. have surged in popularity due to factors such as the potential for profit, low transaction fees, and increasing user accessibility....

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Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
February 16, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly pushing back the release of its updated Alexa, part of a string of delays for the virtual assistant. Get the Full Story...

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