digital

Digital technology is essentially the breakdown of messages, signals or forms of communication between the creating device and the receiving device. We cover the changes in digital payments, and the adapting software that supports payments through B2B transactions and personal devices.

Hong Kong Eyes New Phase of Open API Project
Hong Kong Eyes New Phase of Open API Project
August 07, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is set to launch the second phase of its Open API project. Separately, digital banking in Europe eyes corporate clients,...

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KYB, Shell Companies And Pot Payments Gone Rogue
KYB, Shell Companies And Pot Payments Gone Rogue
August 05, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud comes in many flavors, and a payments-related lawsuit arising from the growing business of legal, recreational marijuana is proof of that point. That new...

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The B2B Marketplace Fix For FX In Emerging Markets
The B2B Marketplace Fix For FX In Emerging Markets
August 02, 2019  |  International

Cross-border trade brings with it inefficiencies in cross-currency transactions, especially for firms in emerging markets.  Liquidity and transparency are lacking for so called “exotic” currencies....

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Facebook’s News Accelerator Nets Extra $5M For Local Newspapers
Facebook’s News Accelerator Nets Extra $5M For Local Newspapers
August 01, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Projects funded through Facebook’s Local News Accelerator program have led to new digital and email subscribers, plus an estimated $5 million value boost across the...

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Dunkin’ Expands Digital Innovation, Focuses On Delivery, Loyalty
Dunkin’ Expands Digital Innovation, Focuses On Delivery, Loyalty
August 01, 2019  |  Earnings

With upgrades to its mobile app and new product offerings, Dunkin’ Brands grew its digital and delivery platforms while rolling out menu innovations with broader...

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Powering The New Digital Normal
Powering The New Digital Normal
August 01, 2019  |  Today In Data

As 2019 is entering into its second half, there is no shortage of investments in the future of the consumer experience. FIs are investing in...

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Brightloom’s Adam Brotman On Building A Better (Digital) QSR
Brightloom’s Adam Brotman On Building A Better (Digital) QSR
August 01, 2019  |  Innovation

Restaurant operators are waking up to the fact that they need to bring more digital and mobile oomph to their operations, lest they lose customers...

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Bitcoin Daily: German Blockchain Finance Firm Bitwala Raises $14.5M; Rain Becomes First Licensed Crypto Exchange In Middle East
Bitcoin Daily: German Blockchain Finance Firm Bitwala Raises $14.5M; Rain Becomes First Licensed Crypto Exchange...
August 01, 2019  |  Bitcoin

German blockchain finance firm Bitwala announced that it has raised $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB...

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Maryland Launches eProcurement Portal With Nitor, Ivalua
Maryland Launches eProcurement Portal With Nitor, Ivalua
July 31, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The state of Maryland has launched a new eProcurement system for the Maryland Department of General Services following a collaboration with source-to-pay and eProcurement FinTechs....

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