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.

Today In Payments: Uber To Buy Postmates; Amazon Plans To Expand Grocery Stores Across US
Today In Payments: Uber To Buy Postmates; Amazon Plans To Expand Grocery Stores Across US
July 06, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Uber has agreed to buy Postmates for $2.6 billion in stock, and Amazon is planning to expand its Amazon Go grocery...

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The Vicious Circle Of Physical Retail Meets The Virtuous Circle of Digital
The Vicious Circle Of Physical Retail Meets The Virtuous Circle of Digital
July 06, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

If your business touches retail in any way, it might pay to follow a few important breadcrumbs. Nike posted its lowest quarterly sales in two...

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SoftBank-Backed Lemonade Soars Above $3B Valuation On First Day Of IPO Trading
SoftBank-Backed Lemonade Soars Above $3B Valuation On First Day Of IPO Trading
July 02, 2020  |  IPO

Lemonade, the insurance startup backed by Japan’s SoftBank, soared on its first day of trading Thursday (July 2), rising more than 100 percent as of...

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Why Fighting Fraud Means Looking Beyond The Transaction
Why Fighting Fraud Means Looking Beyond The Transaction
July 02, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Consumers’ commerce patterns have been very much upended in the past few months and shifted heavily to digital. On the upside, this digital gold rush...

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BIS To Open Four New Innovation Hubs Over Next Two Years
BIS To Open Four New Innovation Hubs Over Next Two Years
July 01, 2020  |  Banking

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub is planning on adding four new locations in Europe and North America, according to a press release....

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PSCU Finalizes Purchase Of Card Issuer Primax
PSCU Finalizes Purchase Of Card Issuer Primax
July 01, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Payments credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU has acquired payment solution firm Primax, according to a press release. PSCU president and CEO Chuck Fagan said...

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TravelgateX, PayParc Collaborate On Digital Wallet For Instant Travel B2B Payments
TravelgateX, PayParc Collaborate On Digital Wallet For Instant Travel B2B Payments
June 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Travel tech companies TravelgateX and PayParc have made a deal to create a B2B digital wallet, operating via API integration and available for any buyer...

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The Pandemic’s Impact On The Digital Shift And Payments
The Pandemic’s Impact On The Digital Shift And Payments
June 30, 2020  |  Today In Data

The pandemic created a digital-first customer in a matter of 12 weeks amid a massive shift to digital in categories such as grocery and food delivery. PYMNTS...

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Qolo Rolls Out Comprehensive B2B Payment Platform
Qolo Rolls Out Comprehensive B2B Payment Platform
June 25, 2020  |  B2B Payments

B2B payments hub Qolo has introduced a new all-in-one payment solution, aiming to address issues with speed, security and costs for B2B payments, a press...

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