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.

Bank-to-Bank Digital Currency Poses Threat to Stablecoin Appeal 
Bank-to-Bank Digital Currency Poses Threat to Stablecoin Appeal 
December 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A bank-to-bank digital currency may threaten the appeal of traditional, privately-issued stablecoins. News came last month that the New York Fed has seen the benefits of such...

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Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
December 19, 2022  |  Regulation

As Congress prepares to adjourn, tech companies and regulation advocates are making themselves heard.  The advocates are pushing for some major bills in Congress. At...

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CE 100 Index Falls 2.5% Amid Roblox Stock Rout
CE 100 Index Falls 2.5% Amid Roblox Stock Rout
December 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index sank 2.5% as even “fun” names fell amid a Roblox stock drop. And headed into the final two weeks of what’s...

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High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
December 17, 2022  |  Economy

Everywhere you turn these days, impacts from the high cost of living seem to bombard your senses. Whether it’s small businesses, single moms, CFOs or...

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Iraqi Financial App Bluepay Now Enables Trading US-Listed Stocks 
Iraqi Financial App Bluepay Now Enables Trading US-Listed Stocks 
December 16, 2022  |  emea

Iraqi financial app provider Blue now enables users to trade U.S.-listed stocks.  The Iraq-based FinTech said in a Friday (Dec. 16) press release that the launch of this latest...

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Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
Strong Labor Market Skips Main Street’s Small Businesses 
December 16, 2022  |  SMBs

Between inflation and a tight labor market, retail’s small businesses can’t catch a break.  The U.S. economy added 263,000 non-farm jobs in November. This was roughly in...

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Personalization Is the New Credit Union Connected Finance Play
Personalization Is the New Credit Union Connected Finance Play
December 16, 2022  |  Credit Unions

As consumers seek new connected financial experiences, more are turning to their local credit union for answers. Few organizations are as well positioned as credit...

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Digital Healthcare Goes Omnichannel With 118 Million US Consumers
Digital Healthcare Goes Omnichannel With 118 Million US Consumers
December 16, 2022  |  Healthcare

Each month in 2022, an average of 100 million consumers attended telehealth appointments, while 118 million consumers logged online to schedule more appointments, check test...

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Uber’s Meijer Partnership Expands Grocery Delivery to Drive Platform-Wide Sales
Uber’s Meijer Partnership Expands Grocery Delivery to Drive Platform-Wide Sales
December 16, 2022  |  Delivery

Uber has announced a grocery delivery partnership spanning hundreds of stores with Midwestern retailer Meijer. According to a press release, Uber Eats is adding nearly...

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