Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers
Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers
December 27, 2022  |  Retail

Retailers that rely heavily on social media for sales may want to consider diversifying platforms. TikTok is poised to be regulated in the U.S. and...

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Japan Could Reverse Ban on Foreign Stablecoins
Japan Could Reverse Ban on Foreign Stablecoins
December 27, 2022  |  Regulation

Japan is reportedly readying regulations that would let foreign stablecoins list on the country’s exchanges. According to a Monday (Dec. 26) report by Japan’s Nikkei...

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Crypto Industry Fights for Investor Trust Post-FTX
Crypto Industry Fights for Investor Trust Post-FTX
December 27, 2022  |  News

Still wobbling from the FTX crypto crash, 2023’s cryptocurrency outlook is much shakier than 2022’s. This time last year, cryptocurrencies were poised — and priced — to take over...

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Digital-First Shoppers Top 2022 Retail Technology Trends
Digital-First Shoppers Top 2022 Retail Technology Trends
December 27, 2022  |  Retail

In 2022, trends in retail technology materialized or matured in a year that defied predictions. Confining our scope to just what happened in retail, PYMNTS...

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CE 100 Index Slips 2.3% as Tesla Shares Continue Skid
CE 100 Index Slips 2.3% as Tesla Shares Continue Skid
December 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The 18% slide in Tesla shares this past week was symptomatic of some of the headwinds facing the Connected Economy stocks this past year. Disruptive...

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Wearable Healthcare Tech Trend Driven by Millennials
Wearable Healthcare Tech Trend Driven by Millennials
December 27, 2022  |  Technology

Over two-thirds of Generation Z and millennial consumers track their health using wearable heathcare tech. That’s according to findings from “How Digital Has Changed the...

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Spain Leads EU’s Digital Transformation but In-Store Payments Lag Behind
Spain Leads EU’s Digital Transformation but In-Store Payments Lag Behind
December 26, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Spain continues to outperform its EU peers in terms of digital engagement. As revealed in PYMNTS’ latest Connected Economy report, “How The World Does Digital:...

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3 Real-Life Reminders That Consumers Love eCommerce, Connected Shopping
3 Real-Life Reminders That Consumers Love eCommerce, Connected Shopping
December 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The economy may be struggling, but consumers still want the convenience of eCommerce and tech-powered shopping. From sneakers to cars to groceries, shoppers showed us...

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US Inflation Rate Slows in November as Prices Rise 0.1%
US Inflation Rate Slows in November as Prices Rise 0.1%
December 23, 2022  |  Economy

The U.S. inflation rate slowed in November, with prices rising just 0.1%. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) also reported Friday (Dec. 23) that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE)...

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