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.

Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities

Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities
Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities
April 04, 2025  |  Banking

Stripe’s application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter has been accepted by the state of Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance, bringing...

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Mobile Phones Overtake Desktops as Consumers’ Preferred Travel Booking Tool
Mobile Phones Overtake Desktops as Consumers’ Preferred Travel Booking Tool
April 04, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Travel agents have long gone the way of video store clerks, and consumers haven’t walked into an airport or hotel to make a flight or...

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Plaid: Bank Account Connectivity Underpins ‘Data Revolution’ in Financial Services
Plaid: Bank Account Connectivity Underpins ‘Data Revolution’ in Financial Services
April 03, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

For Plaid, the connectivity — tying bank accounts to a broad range of providers across financial systems — lays the groundwork for double-digit growth. Get the...

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Uber and OpenTable to Roll Out Connected Dining Offerings
Uber and OpenTable to Roll Out Connected Dining Offerings
April 01, 2025  |  Partnerships

Uber and OpenTable have partnered to create a connected dining experience that will include access to dining reservations, transportation and membership benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CE 100 Index Slips 2.5% as Chip and Payment Names Lose Ground
CE 100 Index Slips 2.5% as Chip and Payment Names Lose Ground
March 31, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The end of March and the first quarter proved rough sledding for the CE 100 Index, as all pillars slipped through the last full trading...

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Perplexity, firmly Build Merchant Network to Power GenAI Commerce
Perplexity, firmly Build Merchant Network to Power GenAI Commerce
March 27, 2025  |  eCommerce

In a bold bet on the future of GenAI-driven commerce, Perplexity.ai has announced a partnership with firmly.ai that could change how consumers discover and purchase...

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CE 100 Index Adds 2.1% as Porch Group Rallies and Tencent Surges on Earnings
CE 100 Index Adds 2.1% as Porch Group Rallies and Tencent Surges on Earnings
March 24, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Over the past week, the CE 100 Index’s 2.1% rally outpaced its benchmarks, driven by gains across all pillars. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices
76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices
March 24, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The digital landscape is dictating how consumers choose to pay, with a clear divergence emerging between tech-embracing early adopters and those content with more basic...

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