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Travelers Go Digital, but Rewards Programs Are Still Flying Under Their Radar

Travelers Go Digital, but Rewards Programs Are Still Flying Under Their Radar
Travelers Go Digital, but Rewards Programs Are Still Flying Under Their Radar
April 15, 2025  |  Travel Payments

The travel industry is facing some headwinds headed into the peak season for getting away from it all.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Stablecoins Are Stuck at the Acceptance Hurdle
Why Stablecoins Are Stuck at the Acceptance Hurdle
April 14, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Money is approaching, or has already passed, an inflection point, depending on who you ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves
Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves
April 14, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

The pressures facing retailers were in place long before tariffs and the specter of rising inflation dominated headlines. They’ve been dealing with theft (also known...

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Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push
Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push
April 14, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer...

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Convenience Drives Digital Wallet Use for More Than Half of Consumers
Convenience Drives Digital Wallet Use for More Than Half of Consumers
April 14, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Budget-conscious consumers reach for debit cards to maintain financial discipline, while the allure of rewards continues to fuel credit card use. Get the Full Story...

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CE100 Index Shrugs Off JPMorgan and Delta’s Warnings and Rallies 4.9%
CE100 Index Shrugs Off JPMorgan and Delta’s Warnings and Rallies 4.9%
April 14, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The whipsaw action in stocks — as tariffs were on, then (largely) off with a 90-day pause, and then focused on China (mostly) — brought...

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Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
April 14, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The protracted Synapse Financial Technologies bankruptcy is nearing its final stages with a whimper rather than a bang. Late last week (April 10) Trustee Jelena...

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Too Many Small Businesses Now Bet Tomorrow’s Survival on Today’s Sales
Too Many Small Businesses Now Bet Tomorrow’s Survival on Today’s Sales
April 14, 2025  |  SMBs

If small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, they may be feeling a bit anemic, at least when it comes to their finances.  There’s...

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