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.

Toomey: FDIC ‘Improperly’ Restricting Crypto Trading Amid Broader U.S. Crackdown
Toomey: FDIC ‘Improperly’ Restricting Crypto Trading Amid Broader U.S. Crackdown
August 17, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A clash may be coming between congressional Republicans and federal banking regulators over the treatment of cryptocurrency businesses. On Tuesday (Aug. 17) Sen. Pat Toomey...

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Today in the Connected Economy: The Pros and Cons of Walmart’s Grocery Gains
Today in the Connected Economy: The Pros and Cons of Walmart’s Grocery Gains
August 16, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart sees pluses and minuses as consumers turn to its grocery sales to combat inflation. Plus, BigCommerce deepens its relationship...

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Walmart’s Grocery Gains Could Be Mixed Blessing as Shoppers Trade Down
Walmart’s Grocery Gains Could Be Mixed Blessing as Shoppers Trade Down
August 16, 2022  |  Retail

Amid ongoing inflation, many consumers are growing more conservative in their spending, cutting back on luxuries and sticking more to the basics. Walmart, the world’s...

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Are Retailers Better Positioned to Scale Embedded Payments Than Banks?
Are Retailers Better Positioned to Scale Embedded Payments Than Banks?
August 16, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

Embedded payments are high on the list of hot topics in 2022, and as part of the broader embedded finance trend now building, expect to...

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Klarna Strives for Super App Status by Helping UK Customers Track All Online Orders in One Place
Klarna Strives for Super App Status by Helping UK Customers Track All Online Orders in...
August 15, 2022  |  BNPL

Valuations headwinds don’t seem to be slowing down buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna. The Swedish firm has expanded its all-in-one shopping app with...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Seeks a Slice of Restaurant Sales
Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Seeks a Slice of Restaurant Sales
August 15, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta hopes to tap into the digital food sale trend with an investment in Singapore’s ordering startup Take App. Also,...

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Will Walmart, Target, Home Depot Results Reflect Gains From Recent Tech Investments?
Will Walmart, Target, Home Depot Results Reflect Gains From Recent Tech Investments?
August 15, 2022  |  Retail

It’s a big week for major retailers to release earnings, and as they do, market watchers will be wondering how recent technology investments are paying...

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Online Car Platforms Busy Retooling in the Connected Economy as Growth Slows
Online Car Platforms Busy Retooling in the Connected Economy as Growth Slows
August 15, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

The stocks of online car companies have been volatile, to say the least. Double-digit swings (up and down) have been the norm over the past...

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What New Data Shows About Why Amazon is Buying iRobot
What New Data Shows About Why Amazon is Buying iRobot
August 15, 2022  |  Amazon Acquisitions

Joe Jones has become something of a household name in the last ten days because of an idea he had in 1989.  Jones is the...

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